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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A29BC5 — Lilac
#A29BC5 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 250° 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 #A29BC5
- f6f5f9
- dad7e8
- bfbad7
- a39cc6
- 877eb5
- 6c60a4
- 574e87
- 443d6a
- 312c4c
- 1e1a2e
- 0a0910
Color schemes using #A29BC5
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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#A29BC5 FAQ
What color is #A29BC5?
#A29BC5 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 250 degrees, 27% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A29BC5?
#A29BC5 is rgb(162, 155, 197) in RGB, hsl(250, 27%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 21%, 0%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A29BC5?
White text on this background reaches 2.61:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.03:1.
What colors go well with #A29BC5?
Its direct complement is #BEC59B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C5B79B and #A9C59B gives you contrast without the vibration.