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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9ADEA — Lilac
#A9ADEA is a light saturated blue sitting at 236° 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 #A9ADEA
- f3f3fc
- cdcff3
- a7acea
- 8188e1
- 5c64d7
- 3640ce
- 2a32ac
- 202786
- 171c60
- 0e113a
- 050615
Color schemes using #A9ADEA
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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#A9ADEA FAQ
What color is #A9ADEA?
#A9ADEA is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 236 degrees, 61% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A9ADEA?
#A9ADEA is rgb(169, 173, 234) in RGB, hsl(236, 61%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 26%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9ADEA?
White text on this background reaches 2.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.85:1.
What colors go well with #A9ADEA?
Its direct complement is #EAE6A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAC5A9 and #CEEAA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.