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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A595EF — Lilac
#A595EF is a light saturated blue sitting at 251° 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 #A595EF
- f4f2fd
- d1c9f7
- afa0f1
- 8c77eb
- 6a4ee5
- 4726df
- 391cb9
- 2c1691
- 201068
- 13093f
- 070316
Color schemes using #A595EF
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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#A595EF FAQ
What color is #A595EF?
#A595EF is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 251 degrees, 74% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A595EF?
#A595EF is rgb(165, 149, 239) in RGB, hsl(251, 74%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 38%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A595EF?
White text on this background reaches 2.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.15:1.
What colors go well with #A595EF?
Its direct complement is #DEEF95. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EFD295 and #B1EF95 gives you contrast without the vibration.