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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A7A5CA — Lilac
#A7A5CA is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 243° 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 #A7A5CA
- f6f5f9
- d9d8e8
- bcbad7
- 9f9dc5
- 827fb4
- 6562a3
- 524f86
- 403e69
- 2e2c4b
- 1c1b2e
- 0a0910
Color schemes using #A7A5CA
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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#A7A5CA FAQ
What color is #A7A5CA?
#A7A5CA is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 243 degrees, 26% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A7A5CA?
#A7A5CA is rgb(167, 165, 202) in RGB, hsl(243, 26%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 18%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A7A5CA?
White text on this background reaches 2.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.88:1.
What colors go well with #A7A5CA?
Its direct complement is #C8CAA5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CAB9A5 and #B6CAA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.