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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A09BF8 — Lilac
#A09BF8 is a light saturated blue sitting at 243° 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 #A09BF8
- f1f1fe
- c8c5fb
- 9e99f8
- 746df5
- 4a41f2
- 2015ef
- 170ec7
- 120b9b
- 0d0870
- 080544
- 030218
Color schemes using #A09BF8
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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#A09BF8 FAQ
What color is #A09BF8?
#A09BF8 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 243 degrees, 87% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A09BF8?
#A09BF8 is rgb(160, 155, 248) in RGB, hsl(243, 87%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 38%, 0%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A09BF8?
White text on this background reaches 2.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.54:1.
What colors go well with #A09BF8?
Its direct complement is #F3F89B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F8CE9B and #C5F89B gives you contrast without the vibration.