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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A499EB — Lilac
#A499EB is a light saturated blue sitting at 248° 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 #A499EB
- f4f2fc
- d1cbf5
- aea4ed
- 8b7de5
- 6856de
- 452ed6
- 3623b2
- 2a1b8b
- 1e1464
- 120c3c
- 060415
Color schemes using #A499EB
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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#A499EB FAQ
What color is #A499EB?
#A499EB is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 67% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A499EB?
#A499EB is rgb(164, 153, 235) in RGB, hsl(248, 67%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 35%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A499EB?
White text on this background reaches 2.52:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.33:1.
What colors go well with #A499EB?
Its direct complement is #E0EB99. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBCD99 and #B7EB99 gives you contrast without the vibration.