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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A09EFA — Lilac
#A09EFA is a light saturated blue sitting at 241° 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 #A09EFA
- f1f0fe
- c5c4fc
- 9997fa
- 6d6bf7
- 413ef5
- 1512f3
- 0e0bcb
- 0b089e
- 080671
- 050445
- 020118
Color schemes using #A09EFA
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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#A09EFA FAQ
What color is #A09EFA?
#A09EFA is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 241 degrees, 90% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A09EFA?
#A09EFA is rgb(160, 158, 250) in RGB, hsl(241, 90%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(36%, 37%, 0%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A09EFA?
White text on this background reaches 2.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.77:1.
What colors go well with #A09EFA?
Its direct complement is #F8FA9E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #FACE9E and #CAFA9E gives you contrast without the vibration.