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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEA9F9 — Mauve
#AEA9F9 is a light saturated blue sitting at 244° 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 #AEA9F9
- f2f1fe
- c8c5fb
- 9f99f8
- 766df5
- 4d41f2
- 2415ef
- 1a0ec7
- 140b9b
- 0f0870
- 090544
- 030218
Color schemes using #AEA9F9
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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#AEA9F9 FAQ
What color is #AEA9F9?
#AEA9F9 is a shade of mauve in the blue family. It has a hue of 244 degrees, 87% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AEA9F9?
#AEA9F9 is rgb(174, 169, 249) in RGB, hsl(244, 87%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 32%, 0%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEA9F9?
White text on this background reaches 2.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.84:1.
What colors go well with #AEA9F9?
Its direct complement is #F4F9A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F9D6A9 and #CCF9A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.