analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEAECB — Ash
#AEAECB is a light desaturated blue sitting at 240° 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.
#aeaecb
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #AEAECB
- f6f6f9
- d9d9e7
- bcbcd4
- a0a0c2
- 8383b0
- 67679e
- 535382
- 414165
- 2f2f49
- 1c1c2c
- 0a0a10
Color schemes using #AEAECB
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.
Nearby colors
#AEAECB FAQ
What color is #AEAECB?
#AEAECB is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 22% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEAECB?
#AEAECB is rgb(174, 174, 203) in RGB, hsl(240, 22%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 14%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEAECB?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.72:1.
What colors go well with #AEAECB?
Its direct complement is #CBCBAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CBBDAE and #BDCBAE gives you contrast without the vibration.