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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A5A7EE — Lilac
#A5A7EE is a light saturated blue sitting at 238° 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 #A5A7EE
- f2f2fd
- cbccf5
- a3a6ee
- 7c7fe6
- 5459df
- 2d33d7
- 2227b3
- 1b1e8c
- 131664
- 0c0d3d
- 040515
Color schemes using #A5A7EE
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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#A5A7EE FAQ
What color is #A5A7EE?
#A5A7EE is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 68% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A5A7EE?
#A5A7EE is rgb(165, 167, 238) in RGB, hsl(238, 68%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 30%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A5A7EE?
White text on this background reaches 2.24:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.36:1.
What colors go well with #A5A7EE?
Its direct complement is #EEEBA5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEC7A5 and #CCEEA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.