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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A48BC1 — Lilac
#A48BC1 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 268° 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 #A48BC1
- f7f5fa
- dfd7e9
- c7b8d9
- af9ac8
- 977bb8
- 805da8
- 684b8b
- 513a6c
- 3a2a4e
- 23192f
- 0c0911
Color schemes using #A48BC1
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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#A48BC1 FAQ
What color is #A48BC1?
#A48BC1 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 268 degrees, 30% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A48BC1?
#A48BC1 is rgb(164, 139, 193) in RGB, hsl(268, 30%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 28%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A48BC1?
White text on this background reaches 2.98:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.04:1.
What colors go well with #A48BC1?
Its direct complement is #A8C18B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C1BF8B and #8DC18B gives you contrast without the vibration.