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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE98E1 — Lilac
#AE98E1 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 258° 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 #AE98E1
- f6f3fc
- d9cff1
- bcaae6
- a086dc
- 8362d1
- 673dc7
- 5330a5
- 412581
- 2f1b5c
- 1c1038
- 0a0614
Color schemes using #AE98E1
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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#AE98E1 FAQ
What color is #AE98E1?
#AE98E1 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 258 degrees, 55% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE98E1?
#AE98E1 is rgb(174, 152, 225) in RGB, hsl(258, 55%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 32%, 0%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE98E1?
White text on this background reaches 2.51:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.38:1.
What colors go well with #AE98E1?
Its direct complement is #CBE198. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E1D398 and #A7E198 gives you contrast without the vibration.