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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A490F4 — Lilac
#A490F4 is a light saturated blue sitting at 252° 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 #A490F4
- f4f1fe
- d1c6f9
- ae9cf5
- 8b71f1
- 6846ed
- 451ce9
- 3613c2
- 2a0f97
- 1e0b6d
- 120742
- 060217
Color schemes using #A490F4
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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#A490F4 FAQ
What color is #A490F4?
#A490F4 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 252 degrees, 82% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A490F4?
#A490F4 is rgb(164, 144, 244) in RGB, hsl(252, 82%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(33%, 41%, 0%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A490F4?
White text on this background reaches 2.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.87:1.
What colors go well with #A490F4?
Its direct complement is #E0F490. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F4D690 and #AEF490 gives you contrast without the vibration.