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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A88EC2 — Lilac
#A88EC2 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 270° 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 #A88EC2
- f7f5fa
- e0d7e9
- c8b8d9
- b19ac8
- 9a7bb8
- 825da8
- 6b4b8b
- 533a6c
- 3c2a4e
- 24192f
- 0d0911
Color schemes using #A88EC2
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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#A88EC2 FAQ
What color is #A88EC2?
#A88EC2 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 270 degrees, 30% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A88EC2?
#A88EC2 is rgb(168, 142, 194) in RGB, hsl(270, 30%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 27%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A88EC2?
White text on this background reaches 2.87:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.31:1.
What colors go well with #A88EC2?
Its direct complement is #A8C28E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C2C28E and #8EC28E gives you contrast without the vibration.