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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#989ACD — Lilac
#989ACD is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 238° 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 #989ACD
- f5f5fa
- d5d6eb
- b5b7dc
- 9697cc
- 7678bd
- 5659ae
- 454890
- 363870
- 272851
- 181831
- 080911
Color schemes using #989ACD
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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#989ACD FAQ
What color is #989ACD?
#989ACD is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 35% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #989ACD?
#989ACD is rgb(152, 154, 205) in RGB, hsl(238, 35%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 25%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #989ACD?
White text on this background reaches 2.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.84:1.
What colors go well with #989ACD?
Its direct complement is #CDCB98. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDB198 and #B4CD98 gives you contrast without the vibration.