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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A898CD — Lilac
#A898CD is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 258° 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 #A898CD
- f6f5fa
- dcd5eb
- c1b5dc
- a696cc
- 8b76bd
- 7156ae
- 5c4590
- 473670
- 332751
- 1f1831
- 0b0811
Color schemes using #A898CD
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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#A898CD FAQ
What color is #A898CD?
#A898CD is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 258 degrees, 35% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A898CD?
#A898CD is rgb(168, 152, 205) in RGB, hsl(258, 35%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 26%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A898CD?
White text on this background reaches 2.61:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.04:1.
What colors go well with #A898CD?
Its direct complement is #BDCD98. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDC398 and #A2CD98 gives you contrast without the vibration.