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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A199CC — Lilac
#A199CC is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #A199CC
- f6f5fa
- d9d6ea
- bcb6da
- 9f97cb
- 8278bb
- 6559ab
- 52478e
- 40386f
- 2e284f
- 1c1830
- 0a0911
Color schemes using #A199CC
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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#A199CC FAQ
What color is #A199CC?
#A199CC is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 33% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A199CC?
#A199CC is rgb(161, 153, 204) in RGB, hsl(249, 33%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 25%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A199CC?
White text on this background reaches 2.64:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.94:1.
What colors go well with #A199CC?
Its direct complement is #C4CC99. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CCBA99 and #ABCC99 gives you contrast without the vibration.