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#9E94E5 — Lilac
#9E94E5 is a light saturated blue sitting at 247° 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 #9E94E5
- f4f3fc
- d1cdf3
- afa7ea
- 8c81e1
- 6a5cd7
- 4836ce
- 392aac
- 2c2086
- 201760
- 130e3a
- 070515
Color schemes using #9E94E5
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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#9E94E5 FAQ
What color is #9E94E5?
#9E94E5 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 247 degrees, 61% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9E94E5?
#9E94E5 is rgb(158, 148, 229) in RGB, hsl(247, 61%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 35%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9E94E5?
White text on this background reaches 2.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.82:1.
What colors go well with #9E94E5?
Its direct complement is #DCE594. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5C694 and #B3E594 gives you contrast without the vibration.