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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE29AE — Plum
#AE29AE is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 300° 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 #AE29AE
- fcf3fc
- f3cdf3
- eaa7ea
- e181e1
- d85bd8
- d035d0
- ad29ad
- 872087
- 611761
- 3b0e3b
- 150515
Color schemes using #AE29AE
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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#AE29AE FAQ
What color is #AE29AE?
#AE29AE is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 300 degrees, 62% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AE29AE?
#AE29AE is rgb(174, 41, 174) in RGB, hsl(300, 62%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 76%, 0%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE29AE?
White text on this background reaches 5.63:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.73:1.
What colors go well with #AE29AE?
Its direct complement is #29AE29. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6BAE29 and #29AE6B gives you contrast without the vibration.