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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE4C8D — Plum
#AE4C8D is a mid-tone moderately 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 #AE4C8D
- faf4f8
- ecd4e4
- deb3d0
- cf93bb
- c172a7
- b35192
- 944178
- 74335e
- 532443
- 321629
- 12080e
Color schemes using #AE4C8D
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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#AE4C8D FAQ
What color is #AE4C8D?
#AE4C8D is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 320 degrees, 39% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE4C8D?
#AE4C8D is rgb(174, 76, 141) in RGB, hsl(320, 39%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 56%, 19%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE4C8D?
White text on this background reaches 4.98:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.22:1.
What colors go well with #AE4C8D?
Its direct complement is #4CAE6D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5CAE4C and #4CAE9D gives you contrast without the vibration.