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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEA0CA — Lilac
#AEA0CA is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 260° 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 #AEA0CA
- f7f5f9
- ddd7e9
- c3b9d8
- aa9bc7
- 907db6
- 765fa5
- 614d88
- 4b3c6a
- 362b4c
- 211a2e
- 0c0910
Color schemes using #AEA0CA
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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#AEA0CA FAQ
What color is #AEA0CA?
#AEA0CA is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 260 degrees, 28% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEA0CA?
#AEA0CA is rgb(174, 160, 202) in RGB, hsl(260, 28%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 21%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEA0CA?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.68:1.
What colors go well with #AEA0CA?
Its direct complement is #BCCAA0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CAC3A0 and #A7CAA0 gives you contrast without the vibration.