COLOR
#AEAED2
≈ Pastel Lilac
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On white
Aa
2.15:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
8.15:1
Passes AAA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(8.15:1)
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Normal vision#AEAED2
Protanopia#A5B2D4
Deuteranopia#A4B0D1
Tritanopia#A6B4BA
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Colors that go with Pastel Lilac
Pastel Lilac sits in the blue family. Pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
Closest named, CSS & systems
Colour namePastel Lilac#BDB0D0ΔE 5.1CSS nameLightsteelblue#B0C4DEΔE 10.5Web-safe#9999CC#9999CCΔE 7.1
Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Pastel Lilac — meaning & where to use it
Pastel Lilac is a bright blue — it reads as trustworthy, stable and professional. It's a natural fit for corporate, tech and financial brands, and dependable UI chrome. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold.
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