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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A69BE8 — Lilac
#A69BE8 is a light 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 #A69BE8
- f4f3fc
- d2ccf3
- b0a6eb
- 8f80e2
- 6d5ad9
- 4b33d1
- 3c27ae
- 2e1f88
- 211661
- 140d3b
- 070515
Color schemes using #A69BE8
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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#A69BE8 FAQ
What color is #A69BE8?
#A69BE8 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 63% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A69BE8?
#A69BE8 is rgb(166, 155, 232) in RGB, hsl(249, 63%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 33%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A69BE8?
White text on this background reaches 2.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.48:1.
What colors go well with #A69BE8?
Its direct complement is #DDE89B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E8CD9B and #B6E89B gives you contrast without the vibration.