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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A1A2D9 — Lilac
#A1A2D9 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 239° 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 #A1A2D9
- f4f4fb
- d3d3ed
- b2b2df
- 9091d2
- 6f70c4
- 4e4fb7
- 3e3f97
- 303176
- 232355
- 151633
- 070812
Color schemes using #A1A2D9
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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#A1A2D9 FAQ
What color is #A1A2D9?
#A1A2D9 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 239 degrees, 42% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A1A2D9?
#A1A2D9 is rgb(161, 162, 217) in RGB, hsl(239, 42%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 25%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A1A2D9?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.69:1.
What colors go well with #A1A2D9?
Its direct complement is #D9D8A1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9BCA1 and #BED9A1 gives you contrast without the vibration.