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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A99CB0 — Lilac
#A99CB0 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 279° 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 #A99CB0
- f8f7f8
- e1dce3
- cac2ce
- b4a8ba
- 9d8ea5
- 867490
- 6e5f76
- 564a5c
- 3e3542
- 252028
- 0d0b0e
Color schemes using #A99CB0
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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#A99CB0 FAQ
What color is #A99CB0?
#A99CB0 is a shade of lilac in the gray family. It has a hue of 279 degrees, 11% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A99CB0?
#A99CB0 is rgb(169, 156, 176) in RGB, hsl(279, 11%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 11%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A99CB0?
White text on this background reaches 2.6:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.07:1.
What colors go well with #A99CB0?
Its direct complement is #A3B09C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ADB09C and #9CB09F gives you contrast without the vibration.