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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6A5EE — Lilac
#A6A5EE is a light saturated blue sitting at 241° 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 #A6A5EE
- f2f2fd
- cbcbf5
- a5a3ee
- 7e7ce6
- 5754df
- 302dd7
- 2522b3
- 1c1b8c
- 141364
- 0c0c3d
- 040415
Color schemes using #A6A5EE
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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#A6A5EE FAQ
What color is #A6A5EE?
#A6A5EE is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 241 degrees, 68% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A6A5EE?
#A6A5EE is rgb(166, 165, 238) in RGB, hsl(241, 68%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 31%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6A5EE?
White text on this background reaches 2.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.24:1.
What colors go well with #A6A5EE?
Its direct complement is #EDEEA5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EECBA5 and #C8EEA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.