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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A89FDF — Lilac
#A89FDF is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 248° 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 #A89FDF
- f5f4fb
- d4d0ef
- b4ade4
- 948ad8
- 7467cc
- 5444c1
- 4435a0
- 352a7d
- 261e5a
- 171236
- 080613
Color schemes using #A89FDF
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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#A89FDF FAQ
What color is #A89FDF?
#A89FDF is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 50% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A89FDF?
#A89FDF is rgb(168, 159, 223) in RGB, hsl(248, 50%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 29%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A89FDF?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.69:1.
What colors go well with #A89FDF?
Its direct complement is #D7DF9F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DFC89F and #B7DF9F gives you contrast without the vibration.