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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE4CAE — Amethyst
#AE4CAE is a mid-tone moderately 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 #AE4CAE
- faf4fa
- ecd4ec
- deb3de
- cf93cf
- c172c1
- b351b3
- 944194
- 743374
- 532453
- 321632
- 120812
Color schemes using #AE4CAE
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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#AE4CAE FAQ
What color is #AE4CAE?
#AE4CAE is a shade of amethyst in the pink family. It has a hue of 300 degrees, 39% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE4CAE?
#AE4CAE is rgb(174, 76, 174) in RGB, hsl(300, 39%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 56%, 0%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE4CAE?
White text on this background reaches 4.72:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.44:1.
What colors go well with #AE4CAE?
Its direct complement is #4CAE4C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7DAE4C and #4CAE7D gives you contrast without the vibration.