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#A69BE4 — Lilac
#A69BE4 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #A69BE4
- f4f3fc
- d3cef2
- b3a9e8
- 9284dd
- 7160d3
- 503bc9
- 402ea7
- 322483
- 241a5e
- 161039
- 080514
Color schemes using #A69BE4
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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#A69BE4 FAQ
What color is #A69BE4?
#A69BE4 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 57% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A69BE4?
#A69BE4 is rgb(166, 155, 228) in RGB, hsl(249, 57%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 32%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A69BE4?
White text on this background reaches 2.49:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.43:1.
What colors go well with #A69BE4?
Its direct complement is #D9E49B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E4CA9B and #B4E49B gives you contrast without the vibration.