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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEACE2 — Lilac
#AEACE2 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 242° 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 #AEACE2
- f4f4fb
- d2d1ef
- b0aee3
- 8e8cd6
- 6c69ca
- 4a46be
- 3b379e
- 2e2b7b
- 211f58
- 141336
- 070713
Color schemes using #AEACE2
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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#AEACE2 FAQ
What color is #AEACE2?
#AEACE2 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 242 degrees, 48% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEACE2?
#AEACE2 is rgb(174, 172, 226) in RGB, hsl(242, 48%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 24%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEACE2?
White text on this background reaches 2.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.8:1.
What colors go well with #AEACE2?
Its direct complement is #E0E2AC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E2C9AC and #C5E2AC gives you contrast without the vibration.