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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A495CB — Lilac
#A495CB is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 257° 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 #A495CB
- f6f5fa
- dbd5ea
- c0b6db
- a596cc
- 8b77bc
- 7058ad
- 5b468f
- 47376f
- 332750
- 1f1831
- 0b0811
Color schemes using #A495CB
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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#A495CB FAQ
What color is #A495CB?
#A495CB is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 257 degrees, 34% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A495CB?
#A495CB is rgb(164, 149, 203) in RGB, hsl(257, 34%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 27%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A495CB?
White text on this background reaches 2.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.74:1.
What colors go well with #A495CB?
Its direct complement is #BCCB95. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CBBF95 and #A1CB95 gives you contrast without the vibration.