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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A59DCD — Lilac
#A59DCD is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 250° 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 #A59DCD
- f6f5fa
- d9d6ea
- bdb7da
- a098ca
- 8479ba
- 675aaa
- 54488d
- 41396e
- 2f294f
- 1c1930
- 0a0911
Color schemes using #A59DCD
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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#A59DCD FAQ
What color is #A59DCD?
#A59DCD is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 250 degrees, 32% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A59DCD?
#A59DCD is rgb(165, 157, 205) in RGB, hsl(250, 32%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 23%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A59DCD?
White text on this background reaches 2.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.3:1.
What colors go well with #A59DCD?
Its direct complement is #C5CD9D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDBD9D and #ADCD9D gives you contrast without the vibration.