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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A397E7 — Lilac
#A397E7 is a light 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 #A397E7
- f4f3fc
- d2ccf3
- b0a6eb
- 8f80e2
- 6d5ad9
- 4b33d1
- 3c27ae
- 2e1f88
- 211661
- 140d3b
- 070515
Color schemes using #A397E7
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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#A397E7 FAQ
What color is #A397E7?
#A397E7 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 63% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A397E7?
#A397E7 is rgb(163, 151, 231) in RGB, hsl(249, 63%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 35%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A397E7?
White text on this background reaches 2.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.14:1.
What colors go well with #A397E7?
Its direct complement is #DBE797. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E7CB97 and #B3E797 gives you contrast without the vibration.