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#9EA9DC — Lilac
#9EA9DC is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 229° 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 #9EA9DC
- f4f5fb
- d1d7ef
- afb8e2
- 8c9ad6
- 6a7bc9
- 475dbd
- 384b9d
- 2c3a7a
- 202a58
- 131935
- 070913
Color schemes using #9EA9DC
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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#9EA9DC FAQ
What color is #9EA9DC?
#9EA9DC is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 229 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9EA9DC?
#9EA9DC is rgb(158, 169, 220) in RGB, hsl(229, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 23%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9EA9DC?
White text on this background reaches 2.29:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.16:1.
What colors go well with #9EA9DC?
Its direct complement is #DCD09E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCB19E and #C8DC9E gives you contrast without the vibration.