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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE2981 — Plum
#AE2981 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 320° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #AE2981
- fcf3f9
- f3cde6
- eaa7d4
- e181c1
- d85bae
- d0359c
- ad2981
- 872064
- 611748
- 3b0e2c
- 15050f
Color schemes using #AE2981
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#AE2981 FAQ
What color is #AE2981?
#AE2981 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 320 degrees, 62% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AE2981?
#AE2981 is rgb(174, 41, 129) in RGB, hsl(320, 62%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 76%, 26%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE2981?
White text on this background reaches 6.12:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.43:1.
What colors go well with #AE2981?
Its direct complement is #29AE55. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3FAE29 and #29AE97 gives you contrast without the vibration.