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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A09CE2 — Lilac
#A09CE2 is a light moderately 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 #A09CE2
- f4f3fc
- d0cff1
- adaae6
- 8a86dc
- 6762d1
- 443dc7
- 3630a5
- 2a2581
- 1e1b5c
- 121038
- 060614
Color schemes using #A09CE2
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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#A09CE2 FAQ
What color is #A09CE2?
#A09CE2 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 243 degrees, 55% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A09CE2?
#A09CE2 is rgb(160, 156, 226) in RGB, hsl(243, 55%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 31%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A09CE2?
White text on this background reaches 2.52:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.35:1.
What colors go well with #A09CE2?
Its direct complement is #DFE29C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E2C39C and #BCE29C gives you contrast without the vibration.