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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE88E7 — Lilac
#AE88E7 is a light saturated purple sitting at 264° 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 #AE88E7
- f6f2fc
- dccbf4
- c1a4ec
- a77de4
- 8c57dc
- 7230d5
- 5d24b1
- 481c8a
- 341463
- 1f0c3c
- 0b0415
Color schemes using #AE88E7
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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#AE88E7 FAQ
What color is #AE88E7?
#AE88E7 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 264 degrees, 66% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AE88E7?
#AE88E7 is rgb(174, 136, 231) in RGB, hsl(264, 66%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 41%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE88E7?
White text on this background reaches 2.81:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.48:1.
What colors go well with #AE88E7?
Its direct complement is #C1E788. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E7DD88 and #92E788 gives you contrast without the vibration.