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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE95DB — Lilac
#AE95DB is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 261° 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 #AE95DB
- f6f4fb
- dbd1ef
- c0aee3
- a58bd7
- 8b68cb
- 7045bf
- 5b369f
- 472a7c
- 331e59
- 1f1236
- 0b0713
Color schemes using #AE95DB
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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#AE95DB FAQ
What color is #AE95DB?
#AE95DB is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 261 degrees, 49% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE95DB?
#AE95DB is rgb(174, 149, 219) in RGB, hsl(261, 49%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 32%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE95DB?
White text on this background reaches 2.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.12:1.
What colors go well with #AE95DB?
Its direct complement is #C2DB95. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DBD095 and #9FDB95 gives you contrast without the vibration.