What color is #ACABE1?

#ACABE1 is a light, soft blue-violet. In RGB it is rgb(172, 171, 225), and in HSL hsl(241, 47%, 78%).

Is #ACABE1 accessible as text?

On white, #ACABE1 has a contrast ratio of 2.17:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.67:1 (passes). For text placed on #ACABE1, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ACABE1?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is indigo-300 (#A3B3FF).

What colors go well with #ACABE1?

#ACABE1 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #E0E1AD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ACABE1 below.

Is #ACABE1 good for buttons?

#ACABE1 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ACABE1 — white text only reaches 2.17:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ACABE1 the same as CSS lightsteelblue?

No — #ACABE1 is not the CSS named color lightsteelblue, but lightsteelblue (#B0C4DE) is the closest CSS named color.

#ACABE1 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ACABE1

Not just a swatch — here's how #ACABE1 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ACABE1 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #ACABE1 Secondary #AFB4B8 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7E92A7 Anchor #2E3236

Wisteria keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #ACABE1 Surface #F2E8DD Highlight #F8F0E7 Secondary #BEADA2 Ink #2C2724

Wisteria sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #ACABE1 Accent #A5C4C3 Surface #EAD5BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #22334A

Wisteria opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F8F4EF Accent #ACABE1 Secondary #DCDCF0 Support #9D9088 Ink #18140F

Wisteria is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Wisteria carrying the quiet middle.

Tech Product Signal · 5 colors

Signal #ACABE1 Surface #14161A Highlight #F4F6F8 Secondary #5B6672 Accent #D3D2FF

Wisteria is the vivid signal in this product UI — on a near-black surface with cool white, a slate grey and a lighter tint of Wisteria.

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Color Lab

How #ACABE1 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 37/100

Cool

Reads cool and recessive — calming, technical, good for trust-led UI.

Softness 66/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 0/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 34/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 54/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #ACABE1

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People also use #ACABE1 with

Gainsboro Wisteria Pale Goldenrod Prussian Blue

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0F0F8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BFADE1 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #ACABE1 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

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Botanical Wash

250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #ACABE1;
  --color-base-rgb: 172 171 225;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.1% 0.077 285.3);
  --color-50: #F4F3FB;
  --color-100: #E1E0F5;
  --color-200: #C4C3E9;
  --color-300: #9A99D6;
  --color-400: #7372C0;
  --color-500: #5251A4;
  --color-600: #45447E;
  --color-700: #35345A;
  --color-800: #26253C;
  --color-900: #181825;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  wisteria: {
    50: '#F4F3FB',
    100: '#E1E0F5',
    200: '#C4C3E9',
    300: '#9A99D6',
    400: '#7372C0',
    500: '#5251A4',
    600: '#45447E',
    700: '#35345A',
    800: '#26253C',
    900: '#181825',
  },
}

$base: #ACABE1;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F4F3FB;
$base-100: #E1E0F5;
$base-200: #C4C3E9;
$base-300: #9A99D6;
$base-400: #7372C0;
$base-500: #5251A4;
$base-600: #45447E;
$base-700: #35345A;
$base-800: #26253C;
$base-900: #181825;
$base-hover: #7472CC;
$base-subtle: #E8E8F4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ACABE1",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F4F3FB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E1E0F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C4C3E9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#9A99D6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#7372C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#5251A4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#45447E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#35345A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#26253C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#181825",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}