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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE5B97 — Plum
#AE5B97 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 317° 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 #AE5B97
- faf5f8
- ead5e4
- dbb6d0
- cc96bc
- bc77a8
- ad5894
- 8f467a
- 6f375f
- 502744
- 31182a
- 11080f
Color schemes using #AE5B97
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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#AE5B97 FAQ
What color is #AE5B97?
#AE5B97 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 317 degrees, 34% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE5B97?
#AE5B97 is rgb(174, 91, 151) in RGB, hsl(317, 34%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 48%, 13%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE5B97?
White text on this background reaches 4.43:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.74:1.
What colors go well with #AE5B97?
Its direct complement is #5BAE73. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6DAE5B and #5BAE9C gives you contrast without the vibration.