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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A7ADE2 — Lilac
#A7ADE2 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 234° 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 #A7ADE2
- f4f4fb
- d0d3ef
- adb3e4
- 8a92d8
- 6771cc
- 4450c1
- 3540a0
- 2a327d
- 1e245a
- 121636
- 060813
Color schemes using #A7ADE2
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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#A7ADE2 FAQ
What color is #A7ADE2?
#A7ADE2 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 234 degrees, 50% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A7ADE2?
#A7ADE2 is rgb(167, 173, 226) in RGB, hsl(234, 50%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 23%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A7ADE2?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.72:1.
What colors go well with #A7ADE2?
Its direct complement is #E2DCA7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E2BEA7 and #CAE2A7 gives you contrast without the vibration.