analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEABD3 — Lilac
#AEABD3 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 245° 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.
#aeabd3
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Tints and shades of #AEABD3
- f5f5fa
- d8d6ea
- bab8d9
- 9d99c9
- 7f7ab9
- 625ba9
- 4f4a8c
- 3e396d
- 2c294e
- 1b192f
- 090911
Color schemes using #AEABD3
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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#AEABD3 FAQ
What color is #AEABD3?
#AEABD3 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 245 degrees, 31% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEABD3?
#AEABD3 is rgb(174, 171, 211) in RGB, hsl(245, 31%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 19%, 0%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEABD3?
White text on this background reaches 2.2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.57:1.
What colors go well with #AEABD3?
Its direct complement is #D0D3AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D3C3AB and #BCD3AB gives you contrast without the vibration.