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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#959BD0 — Lilac
#959BD0 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 234° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #959BD0
- f4f5fa
- d4d6ec
- b3b7de
- 9399cf
- 727ac1
- 515bb3
- 414994
- 333974
- 242953
- 161932
- 080912
Color schemes using #959BD0
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#959BD0 FAQ
What color is #959BD0?
#959BD0 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 234 degrees, 39% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #959BD0?
#959BD0 is rgb(149, 155, 208) in RGB, hsl(234, 39%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 25%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #959BD0?
White text on this background reaches 2.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.88:1.
What colors go well with #959BD0?
Its direct complement is #D0CA95. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D0AD95 and #B8D095 gives you contrast without the vibration.