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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A59DF1 — Lilac
#A59DF1 is a light saturated blue sitting at 246° 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 #A59DF1
- f3f2fd
- cdc9f7
- a8a0f1
- 8276eb
- 5d4de6
- 3724e0
- 2b1bbb
- 211591
- 180f68
- 0e093f
- 050316
Color schemes using #A59DF1
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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#A59DF1 FAQ
What color is #A59DF1?
#A59DF1 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 246 degrees, 75% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A59DF1?
#A59DF1 is rgb(165, 157, 241) in RGB, hsl(246, 75%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 35%, 0%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A59DF1?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.69:1.
What colors go well with #A59DF1?
Its direct complement is #E9F19D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F1CF9D and #BEF19D gives you contrast without the vibration.