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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEA9D0 — Lilac
#AEA9D0 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 248° 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 #AEA9D0
- f6f5fa
- d9d7e9
- bdb9d8
- a09ac8
- 847cb7
- 675ea6
- 544c8a
- 413b6b
- 2f2a4d
- 1d1a2f
- 0a0910
Color schemes using #AEA9D0
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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#AEA9D0 FAQ
What color is #AEA9D0?
#AEA9D0 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 29% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEA9D0?
#AEA9D0 is rgb(174, 169, 208) in RGB, hsl(248, 29%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 19%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEA9D0?
White text on this background reaches 2.24:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.39:1.
What colors go well with #AEA9D0?
Its direct complement is #CBD0A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D0C2A9 and #B8D0A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.