#AE96C5 Hex Color
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#ae96c5 is a dusty lavender with gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps it soft and cool, which suits wellness branding, wedding stationery, and spring palettes. It works best as a supporting tone, since it can read washed out next to pure white. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum for contrast.
Questions about #ae96c5
What is #ae96c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ae96c5 is rgb(174, 150, 197), in HSL hsl(271, 29%, 68%) and in CMYK 12%, 24%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What text color reads best on #ae96c5?
Black text reads most clearly on #ae96c5, with a contrast ratio of about 8.0:1. That clears WCAG AA for small body text, so the color works as a background behind readable copy.
What colors pair well with #ae96c5?
Deep plum and charcoal anchor #ae96c5, since its muted lightness needs darker neighbors to hold up in a layout. Warm cream or sage can soften it across larger surfaces.
Is #ae96c5 readable on white or black?
#ae96c5 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.96:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.