#AE90EE Color Information

Hex color code: #AE90EE

#AE90EE is a striking purple color. In RGB it is (174, 144, 238), and in HSL it is (259°, 73%, 75%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameMedium Purple

HEX

#AE90EE

RGB

174, 144, 238

HSL

259°, 73%, 75%

CMYK

27%, 39%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #AE90EE;
background-color: #AE90EE;
border-color: #AE90EE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #AE90EE;
border: 2px solid #AE90EE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#AE90EE]
text-[#AE90EE]
border-[#AE90EE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_AE90EE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #AE90EE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #AE90EE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #AE90EE; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #AE90EE; background-color: #AE90EE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #AE90EE20; border-left: 4px solid #AE90EE; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #AE90EE; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #AE90EE in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

174, 144, 238

Red: 174 / Green: 144 / Blue: 238

HSL

259°, 73%, 75%

Hue: 259° / Saturation: 73% / Lightness: 75%

CMYK

27%, 39%, 0%, 7%

Cyan: 27% / Magenta: 39% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 7%

What color is #AE90EE?

#AE90EE is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

D0EE91

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #AE90EE to RGB:

rgb(174, 144, 238)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #AE90EE to HSL:

hsl(259, 73%, 75%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #AE90EE to CMYK:

cmyk(27%, 39%, 0%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching purple tone, #AE90EE has RGB (174, 144, 238) and HSL (259°, 73%, 75%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #AE90EE is #D0EE91, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #91A2EE.

Use #AE90EE in CSS: color: #AE90EE or background-color: #AE90EE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #AE90EE

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 8.02:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AE90EE?

#AE90EE is a eye-catching purple color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #AE90EE?

#AE90EE in RGB is (174, 144, 238) - 174 red, 144 green, and 238 blue.

How to use #AE90EE in CSS?

Use #AE90EE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #AE90EE?

#D0EE91 (complementary), #91A2EE (analogous), and #7E4FE3 (lighter shade) work well with #AE90EE.