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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #AE85AB it is the complementary color #517A54. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #AE85AB. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #AE85AB shade: #B385A6, #C497B9, #D5A9CC, #E6BBDF and #F7CDF2

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #AE85AB. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #AE85AB shade: #AE85AB, #9D7398, #8C6185, #7B4F72 and #6A3D5F

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #AE85AB shade: #AD85AA, #AD859F, #AD8594, #AD8589 and #AD8585

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #AE85AB shade: #AD85AA, #A585AD, #9A85AD, #8F85AD and #8585AD

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #AE85AB shade matches the following richer shades: #AD85AA, #BE74B9, #CE64C7, #DF53D5 and #EF43E3

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #AE85AB shade: #AD85AA, #9D959C, #8CA68E, #7CB680 and #6BC772

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #AE85AB shade: #9A85AD, #A585AD, #AD85AB, #AD85A0 and #AD8595

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #AE85AB shade: #865983, #9D6C99, #AD85AA, #BE9DBC and #CEB6CD

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #AE85AB shade: #AE85AB, #AD8F85 and #85ADA0

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #AE85AB shade: #AE85AB, #ABAD85 and #85ABAD

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #AE85AB shade: #AE85AB, #AD8F85, #85AD87 and #85A3AD

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #AE85AB shade: #AE85AB, #AD9C85, #85AD87 and #8596AD

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 0 / 24 / 2 / 32

HEX #AE85AB

RGB 174 133 171

HSL 304.39, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 60.53, 22.24, -14.01

 

Complementary color

CMYK 34 / 0 / 31 / 52

HEX #517A54

RGB 81 122 84

HSL 124.39, 0.2%, 0.4%

LAB 47.38, -22.67, 16.39

 

CMYK 0 / 26 / 7 / 30

HEX #B385A6

RGB 179 133 166

HSL 316.96, 0.23%, 0.61%

LAB 60.88, 23.07, -10.58

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 6 / 23

HEX #C497B9

RGB 196 151 185

HSL 314.67, 0.28%, 0.68%

LAB 67.56, 22.46, -11.13

 

CMYK 0 / 21 / 4 / 16

HEX #D5A9CC

RGB 213 169 204

HSL 312.27, 0.34%, 0.75%

LAB 74.11, 21.89, -11.65

 

CMYK 0 / 19 / 3 / 10

HEX #E6BBDF

RGB 230 187 223

HSL 309.77, 0.46%, 0.82%

LAB 80.57, 21.37, -12.14

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 2 / 3

HEX #F7CDF2

RGB 247 205 242

HSL 307.14, 0.72%, 0.89%

LAB 86.92, 20.89, -12.63

 

CMYK 0 / 24 / 2 / 32

HEX #AE85AB

RGB 174 133 171

HSL 304.39, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 60.53, 22.24, -14.01

 

CMYK 0 / 27 / 3 / 38

HEX #9D7398

RGB 157 115 152

HSL 307.14, 0.18%, 0.53%

LAB 53.7, 22.89, -13.54

 

CMYK 0 / 31 / 5 / 45

HEX #8C6185

RGB 140 97 133

HSL 309.77, 0.18%, 0.46%

LAB 46.74, 23.59, -13.03

 

CMYK 0 / 36 / 7 / 52

HEX #7B4F72

RGB 123 79 114

HSL 312.27, 0.22%, 0.4%

LAB 39.61, 24.37, -12.46

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 10 / 58

HEX #6A3D5F

RGB 106 61 95

HSL 314.67, 0.27%, 0.33%

LAB 32.32, 25.21, -11.8

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 2 / 32

HEX #AD85AA

RGB 173 133 170

HSL 304.5, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 60.39, 21.7, -13.66

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 8 / 32

HEX #AD859F

RGB 173 133 159

HSL 321, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 60.04, 19.66, -7.91

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 14 / 32

HEX #AD8594

RGB 173 133 148

HSL 337.5, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 59.71, 17.73, -2.1

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 21 / 32

HEX #AD8589

RGB 173 133 137

HSL 354, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 59.4, 15.94, 3.77

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 23 / 32

HEX #AD8585

RGB 173 133 133

HSL 0, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 59.3, 15.32, 5.91

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 2 / 32

HEX #AD85AA

RGB 173 133 170

HSL 304.5, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 60.39, 21.7, -13.66

 

CMYK 5 / 23 / 0 / 32

HEX #A585AD

RGB 165 133 173

HSL 288, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 59.7, 19.53, -16.49

 

CMYK 11 / 23 / 0 / 32

HEX #9A85AD

RGB 154 133 173

HSL 271.5, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 58.66, 15.79, -18.17

 

CMYK 17 / 23 / 0 / 32

HEX #8F85AD

RGB 143 133 173

HSL 255, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 57.69, 12.12, -19.74

 

CMYK 23 / 23 / 0 / 32

HEX #8585AD

RGB 133 133 173

HSL 240, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 56.86, 8.87, -21.08

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 2 / 32

HEX #AD85AA

RGB 173 133 170

HSL 304.5, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 60.39, 21.7, -13.66

 

CMYK 0 / 39 / 3 / 25

HEX #BE74B9

RGB 190 116 185

HSL 304.05, 0.36%, 0.6%

LAB 58.92, 39.63, -24.29

 

CMYK 0 / 51 / 3 / 19

HEX #CE64C7

RGB 206 100 199

HSL 303.96, 0.52%, 0.6%

LAB 58.38, 55.1, -32.95

 

CMYK 0 / 63 / 4 / 13

HEX #DF53D5

RGB 223 83 213

HSL 304.29, 0.69%, 0.6%

LAB 58.68, 69.36, -40.25

 

CMYK 0 / 72 / 5 / 6

HEX #EF43E3

RGB 239 67 227

HSL 304.19, 0.84%, 0.6%

LAB 59.81, 80.78, -46.2

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 2 / 32

HEX #AD85AA

RGB 173 133 170

HSL 304.5, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 60.39, 21.7, -13.66

 

CMYK 0 / 5 / 1 / 38

HEX #9D959C

RGB 157 149 156

HSL 307.5, 0.04%, 0.6%

LAB 62.56, 4.26, -2.63

 

CMYK 16 / 0 / 14 / 35

HEX #8CA68E

RGB 140 166 142

HSL 124.62, 0.13%, 0.6%

LAB 65.59, -13.8, 9.44

 

CMYK 32 / 0 / 30 / 29

HEX #7CB680

RGB 124 182 128

HSL 124.14, 0.28%, 0.6%

LAB 68.97, -29.88, 21.65

 

CMYK 46 / 0 / 43 / 22

HEX #6BC772

RGB 107 199 114

HSL 124.57, 0.45%, 0.6%

LAB 73.02, -45.06, 34.22

 

CMYK 11 / 23 / 0 / 32

HEX #9A85AD

RGB 154 133 173

HSL 271.5, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 58.66, 15.79, -18.17

 

CMYK 5 / 23 / 0 / 32

HEX #A585AD

RGB 165 133 173

HSL 288, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 59.7, 19.53, -16.49

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 1 / 32

HEX #AD85AB

RGB 173 133 171

HSL 303, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 60.43, 21.9, -14.18

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 8 / 32

HEX #AD85A0

RGB 173 133 160

HSL 319.5, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 60.07, 19.84, -8.44

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 14 / 32

HEX #AD8595

RGB 173 133 149

HSL 336, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 59.73, 17.9, -2.63

 

CMYK 0 / 34 / 2 / 47

HEX #865983

RGB 134 89 131

HSL 304, 0.2%, 0.44%

LAB 44.02, 25.75, -16.01

 

CMYK 0 / 31 / 3 / 38

HEX #9D6C99

RGB 157 108 153

HSL 304.9, 0.2%, 0.52%

LAB 52.05, 27.09, -16.62

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 2 / 32

HEX #AD85AA

RGB 173 133 170

HSL 304.5, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 60.39, 21.7, -13.66

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 1 / 25

HEX #BE9DBC

RGB 190 157 188

HSL 303.64, 0.2%, 0.68%

LAB 68.53, 17.61, -11.4

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 0 / 19

HEX #CEB6CD

RGB 206 182 205

HSL 302.5, 0.2%, 0.76%

LAB 76.67, 12.62, -8.45

 

CMYK 0 / 24 / 2 / 32

HEX #AE85AB

RGB 174 133 171

HSL 304.39, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 60.53, 22.24, -14.01

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 23 / 32

HEX #AD8F85

RGB 173 143 133

HSL 15, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 61.85, 9.7, 9.54

 

CMYK 23 / 0 / 8 / 32

HEX #85ADA0

RGB 133 173 160

HSL 160.5, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 67.58, -16.25, 2.26

 

CMYK 0 / 24 / 2 / 32

HEX #AE85AB

RGB 174 133 171

HSL 304.39, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 60.53, 22.24, -14.01

 

CMYK 1 / 0 / 23 / 32

HEX #ABAD85

RGB 171 173 133

HSL 63, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 69.64, -7.47, 20.38

 

CMYK 23 / 1 / 0 / 32

HEX #85ABAD

RGB 133 171 173

HSL 183, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 67.37, -12.34, -5.26

 

CMYK 0 / 24 / 2 / 32

HEX #AE85AB

RGB 174 133 171

HSL 304.39, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 60.53, 22.24, -14.01

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 23 / 32

HEX #AD8F85

RGB 173 143 133

HSL 15, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 61.85, 9.7, 9.54

 

CMYK 23 / 0 / 22 / 32

HEX #85AD87

RGB 133 173 135

HSL 123, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 66.99, -21.16, 15.21

 

CMYK 23 / 6 / 0 / 32

HEX #85A3AD

RGB 133 163 173

HSL 195, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 65.12, -8.04, -8.6

 

CMYK 0 / 24 / 2 / 32

HEX #AE85AB

RGB 174 133 171

HSL 304.39, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 60.53, 22.24, -14.01

 

CMYK 0 / 10 / 23 / 32

HEX #AD9C85

RGB 173 156 133

HSL 34.5, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 65.24, 2.49, 14.33

HEX #AD9C85

CMYK 23 / 0 / 22 / 32

HEX #85AD87

RGB 133 173 135

HSL 123, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 66.99, -21.16, 15.21

HEX #85AD87

CMYK 23 / 13 / 0 / 32

HEX #8596AD

RGB 133 150 173

HSL 214.5, 0.2%, 0.6%

LAB 61.5, -0.86, -14.04

HEX #8596AD

Description

Color code: HEX #AE85AB | qconv.com Color code: HEX #AE85AB | qconv.com - big

Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 174 red, 133 green and 171 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
174 133 171 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, 24 magenta, 2 yellow and 32 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 24% 2% 32% C M Y K

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