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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEA2BE — Lilac
#AEA2BE is a light desaturated purple sitting at 266° 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 #AEA2BE
- f7f6f9
- dfdae5
- c7bfd2
- afa3bf
- 9787ac
- 7f6c99
- 68577e
- 514462
- 3a3146
- 231e2b
- 0c0a0f
Color schemes using #AEA2BE
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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#AEA2BE FAQ
What color is #AEA2BE?
#AEA2BE is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 266 degrees, 18% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEA2BE?
#AEA2BE is rgb(174, 162, 190) in RGB, hsl(266, 18%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 15%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEA2BE?
White text on this background reaches 2.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.71:1.
What colors go well with #AEA2BE?
Its direct complement is #B2BEA2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BEBCA2 and #A4BEA2 gives you contrast without the vibration.