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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6A0DA — Lilac
#A6A0DA 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 #A6A0DA
- f5f4fb
- d5d2ee
- b5b0e0
- 968fd3
- 766dc6
- 564bb9
- 453c99
- 362f78
- 272156
- 171434
- 080712
Color schemes using #A6A0DA
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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#A6A0DA FAQ
What color is #A6A0DA?
#A6A0DA is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 246 degrees, 44% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6A0DA?
#A6A0DA is rgb(166, 160, 218) in RGB, hsl(246, 44%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 27%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6A0DA?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.66:1.
What colors go well with #A6A0DA?
Its direct complement is #D4DAA0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DAC3A0 and #B7DAA0 gives you contrast without the vibration.