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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A59FDF — Lilac
#A59FDF is a light moderately 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 #A59FDF
- f4f4fb
- d3d0ef
- b3ade4
- 928ad8
- 7167cc
- 5044c1
- 4035a0
- 322a7d
- 241e5a
- 161236
- 080613
Color schemes using #A59FDF
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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#A59FDF FAQ
What color is #A59FDF?
#A59FDF is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 246 degrees, 50% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A59FDF?
#A59FDF is rgb(165, 159, 223) in RGB, hsl(246, 50%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 29%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A59FDF?
White text on this background reaches 2.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.62:1.
What colors go well with #A59FDF?
Its direct complement is #D9DF9F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DFC69F and #B9DF9F gives you contrast without the vibration.