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#AEA6E3 color code is #AEA6E3. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #aea6e3.

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#AEA6E3 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AEA6E3 is 0.4182. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.24:1 against white and 9.36:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AEA6E3 on white2.24:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#AEA6E3 on black9.36:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #AEA6E32.24:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #AEA6E39.36:1AAA

#AEA6E3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AEA6E3?+
The hex code for #AEA6E3 is #AEA6E3. In RGB it's rgb(174, 166, 227), and in HSL it's hsl(248, 52%, 77%).
What is the RGB value of #AEA6E3?+
#AEA6E3 in RGB is (174, 166, 227). Written in CSS: rgb(174, 166, 227).
What is the CMYK value of #AEA6E3?+
#AEA6E3 converts to CMYK(23%, 27%, 0%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AEA6E3.
Is #aea6e3 a warm or cool color?+
#AEA6E3 (#AEA6E3) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 248° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #aea6e3 belong to?+
#AEA6E3 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 248°, 52%, 77% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #aea6e3 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AEA6E3 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.24:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #aea6e3?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AEA6E3 (#AEA6E3) is 3337 C Light Indigo, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AEA6E3 in design

Practical guidance for using #aea6e3 (#AEA6E3) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#AEA6E3 (#AEA6E3) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #AEA6E3 (#AEA6E3) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#AEA6E3 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#AEA6E3 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.