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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A3A6DB — Lilac
#A3A6DB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 237° 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 #A3A6DB
- f4f4fb
- d2d4ee
- b0b3e0
- 8f92d3
- 6d71c6
- 4b51b9
- 3c4099
- 2f3278
- 212456
- 141634
- 070812
Color schemes using #A3A6DB
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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#A3A6DB FAQ
What color is #A3A6DB?
#A3A6DB is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 237 degrees, 44% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A3A6DB?
#A3A6DB is rgb(163, 166, 219) in RGB, hsl(237, 44%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 24%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A3A6DB?
White text on this background reaches 2.32:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.03:1.
What colors go well with #A3A6DB?
Its direct complement is #DBD8A3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DBBCA3 and #C2DBA3 gives you contrast without the vibration.