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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A99EEB — Lilac
#A99EEB is a light saturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #A99EEB
- f4f2fc
- d2cbf4
- afa4ec
- 8d7de4
- 6b57dc
- 4830d5
- 3924b1
- 2d1c8a
- 201463
- 130c3c
- 070415
Color schemes using #A99EEB
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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#A99EEB FAQ
What color is #A99EEB?
#A99EEB is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 66% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A99EEB?
#A99EEB is rgb(169, 158, 235) in RGB, hsl(249, 66%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 33%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A99EEB?
White text on this background reaches 2.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.78:1.
What colors go well with #A99EEB?
Its direct complement is #DFEB9E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBD09E and #B9EB9E gives you contrast without the vibration.