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#A8A6D9 — Lilac
#A8A6D9 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 242° 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 #A8A6D9
- f4f4fa
- d4d3ec
- b4b3de
- 9492d0
- 7471c2
- 5350b4
- 434095
- 343274
- 252454
- 171633
- 080812
Color schemes using #A8A6D9
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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#A8A6D9 FAQ
What color is #A8A6D9?
#A8A6D9 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 242 degrees, 40% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A8A6D9?
#A8A6D9 is rgb(168, 166, 217) in RGB, hsl(242, 40%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 24%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8A6D9?
White text on this background reaches 2.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.12:1.
What colors go well with #A8A6D9?
Its direct complement is #D7D9A6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9C1A6 and #BED9A6 gives you contrast without the vibration.