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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6AEE7 — Lilac
#A6AEE7 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 233° 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 #A6AEE7
- f3f4fc
- ced2f2
- a9b0e8
- 848ede
- 5f6cd4
- 3a4acb
- 2d3ba8
- 232e83
- 19215e
- 0f1439
- 050714
Color schemes using #A6AEE7
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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#A6AEE7 FAQ
What color is #A6AEE7?
#A6AEE7 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 233 degrees, 58% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6AEE7?
#A6AEE7 is rgb(166, 174, 231) in RGB, hsl(233, 58%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 25%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6AEE7?
White text on this background reaches 2.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.83:1.
What colors go well with #A6AEE7?
Its direct complement is #E7E0A6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E7BFA6 and #CEE7A6 gives you contrast without the vibration.