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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A395DB — Lilac
#A395DB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 252° 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 #A395DB
- f5f4fb
- d7d1ef
- b8aee3
- 9a8bd7
- 7c68cb
- 5d45bf
- 4b369f
- 3b2a7c
- 2a1e59
- 1a1236
- 090713
Color schemes using #A395DB
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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#A395DB FAQ
What color is #A395DB?
#A395DB is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 252 degrees, 49% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A395DB?
#A395DB is rgb(163, 149, 219) in RGB, hsl(252, 49%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 32%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A395DB?
White text on this background reaches 2.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.88:1.
What colors go well with #A395DB?
Its direct complement is #CDDB95. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DBC695 and #AADB95 gives you contrast without the vibration.