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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9ACE5 — Lilac
#A9ACE5 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 237° 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 #A9ACE5
- f3f4fb
- cfd1f1
- abaee6
- 878bdb
- 6368d0
- 3f45c6
- 3137a4
- 262b80
- 1b1f5c
- 111338
- 060714
Color schemes using #A9ACE5
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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#A9ACE5 FAQ
What color is #A9ACE5?
#A9ACE5 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 237 degrees, 54% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9ACE5?
#A9ACE5 is rgb(169, 172, 229) in RGB, hsl(237, 54%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 25%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9ACE5?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.72:1.
What colors go well with #A9ACE5?
Its direct complement is #E5E2A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5C4A9 and #CAE5A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.