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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6ABDE — Lilac
#A6ABDE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 235° 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 #A6ABDE
- f4f4fb
- d2d4ee
- afb4e2
- 8d93d5
- 6b73c8
- 4952bc
- 3a429c
- 2d3379
- 202557
- 141635
- 070813
Color schemes using #A6ABDE
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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#A6ABDE FAQ
What color is #A6ABDE?
#A6ABDE is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 235 degrees, 46% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6ABDE?
#A6ABDE is rgb(166, 171, 222) in RGB, hsl(235, 46%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 23%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6ABDE?
White text on this background reaches 2.21:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.5:1.
What colors go well with #A6ABDE?
Its direct complement is #DED9A6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DEBDA6 and #C6DEA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.