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

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#AEABDE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #AEABDE is 0.4340. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.17:1 against white and 9.68:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#AEABDE on white2.17:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#AEABDE on black9.68:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #AEABDE2.17:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #AEABDE9.68:1AAA

#AEABDE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #AEABDE?+
The hex code for #AEABDE is #AEABDE. In RGB it's rgb(174, 171, 222), and in HSL it's hsl(244, 44%, 77%).
What is the RGB value of #AEABDE?+
#AEABDE in RGB is (174, 171, 222). Written in CSS: rgb(174, 171, 222).
What is the CMYK value of #AEABDE?+
#AEABDE converts to CMYK(22%, 23%, 0%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #AEABDE.
Is #aeabde a warm or cool color?+
#AEABDE (#AEABDE) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 244° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #aeabde belong to?+
#AEABDE belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 244°, 44%, 77% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #aeabde accessible for body text on a white background?+
#AEABDE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.17:1 — 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 #aeabde?+
The nearest Pantone match for #AEABDE (#AEABDE) is 3337 C Light Indigo, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #AEABDE in design

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

Web & UI design

#AEABDE (#AEABDE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.7:1 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, #AEABDE (#AEABDE) 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

#AEABDE 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

#AEABDE 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.