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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A39BEE — Lilac
#A39BEE is a light saturated blue sitting at 246° 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 #A39BEE
- f3f2fd
- cecaf6
- a9a2ef
- 857ae8
- 6051e2
- 3b29db
- 2e1fb6
- 24188e
- 1a1166
- 100b3e
- 060416
Color schemes using #A39BEE
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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#A39BEE FAQ
What color is #A39BEE?
#A39BEE is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 246 degrees, 71% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A39BEE?
#A39BEE is rgb(163, 155, 238) in RGB, hsl(246, 71%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 35%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A39BEE?
White text on this background reaches 2.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.48:1.
What colors go well with #A39BEE?
Its direct complement is #E6EE9B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EECD9B and #BCEE9B gives you contrast without the vibration.