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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABA1CE — Lilac
#ABA1CE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 253° 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 #ABA1CE
- f6f5fa
- dad6ea
- bfb8d9
- a399c9
- 887ab9
- 6c5ba9
- 584a8c
- 45396d
- 31294e
- 1e192f
- 0b0911
Color schemes using #ABA1CE
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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#ABA1CE FAQ
What color is #ABA1CE?
#ABA1CE is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 31% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABA1CE?
#ABA1CE is rgb(171, 161, 206) in RGB, hsl(253, 31%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 22%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABA1CE?
White text on this background reaches 2.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.72:1.
What colors go well with #ABA1CE?
Its direct complement is #C4CEA1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CEC1A1 and #AECEA1 gives you contrast without the vibration.