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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A48DBF — Lilac
#A48DBF 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 #A48DBF
- f7f5f9
- dfd7e9
- c7b9d8
- b09bc7
- 987db6
- 805fa5
- 694d88
- 523c6a
- 3b2b4c
- 241a2e
- 0d0910
Color schemes using #A48DBF
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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#A48DBF FAQ
What color is #A48DBF?
#A48DBF is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 268 degrees, 28% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A48DBF?
#A48DBF is rgb(164, 141, 191) in RGB, hsl(268, 28%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 26%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A48DBF?
White text on this background reaches 2.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.14:1.
What colors go well with #A48DBF?
Its direct complement is #A7BF8D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BFBD8D and #8EBF8D gives you contrast without the vibration.