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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A29BBB — Lilac
#A29BBB is a light desaturated blue sitting at 253° 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 #A29BBB
- f7f6f9
- dddae6
- c3bed3
- a9a2c0
- 8f86ad
- 756a9a
- 5f567f
- 4a4363
- 353047
- 201d2b
- 0b0a0f
Color schemes using #A29BBB
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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#A29BBB FAQ
What color is #A29BBB?
#A29BBB is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 19% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A29BBB?
#A29BBB is rgb(162, 155, 187) in RGB, hsl(253, 19%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 17%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A29BBB?
White text on this background reaches 2.64:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.94:1.
What colors go well with #A29BBB?
Its direct complement is #B4BB9B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BBB29B and #A4BB9B gives you contrast without the vibration.