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#9EA1E5 — Lilac
#9EA1E5 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 237° 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 #9EA1E5
- f3f3fc
- ced0f2
- a9ace8
- 8488de
- 5f65d4
- 3a41cb
- 2d33a8
- 232883
- 191d5e
- 0f1139
- 050614
Color schemes using #9EA1E5
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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#9EA1E5 FAQ
What color is #9EA1E5?
#9EA1E5 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 237 degrees, 58% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9EA1E5?
#9EA1E5 is rgb(158, 161, 229) in RGB, hsl(237, 58%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 30%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9EA1E5?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.68:1.
What colors go well with #9EA1E5?
Its direct complement is #E5E29E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5BE9E and #C5E59E gives you contrast without the vibration.