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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE89C8 — Lilac
#AE89C8 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 275° 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 #AE89C8
- f8f5fa
- e2d5eb
- ccb5dc
- b695cd
- a075be
- 8a55af
- 714491
- 583571
- 3f2651
- 261731
- 0e0811
Color schemes using #AE89C8
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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#AE89C8 FAQ
What color is #AE89C8?
#AE89C8 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 275 degrees, 36% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE89C8?
#AE89C8 is rgb(174, 137, 200) in RGB, hsl(275, 36%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 32%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE89C8?
White text on this background reaches 2.91:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.21:1.
What colors go well with #AE89C8?
Its direct complement is #A3C889. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C2C889 and #89C88E gives you contrast without the vibration.