analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEAFD6 — Lilac
#AEAFD6 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 239° 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 #AEAFD6
- f5f5fa
- d6d6ea
- b6b7da
- 9798cb
- 7879bb
- 595aab
- 47498e
- 38396f
- 28294f
- 181930
- 090911
Color schemes using #AEAFD6
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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#AEAFD6 FAQ
What color is #AEAFD6?
#AEAFD6 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 239 degrees, 33% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEAFD6?
#AEAFD6 is rgb(174, 175, 214) in RGB, hsl(239, 33%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 18%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEAFD6?
White text on this background reaches 2.12:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.9:1.
What colors go well with #AEAFD6?
Its direct complement is #D6D5AE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D6C1AE and #C2D6AE gives you contrast without the vibration.