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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABA8D7 — Lilac
#ABA8D7 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 244° 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.
#aba8d7
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Tints and shades of #ABA8D7
- f5f5fa
- d6d4eb
- b7b4dd
- 9894ce
- 7974bf
- 5a54b0
- 484392
- 383472
- 292652
- 191732
- 090811
Color schemes using #ABA8D7
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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#ABA8D7 FAQ
What color is #ABA8D7?
#ABA8D7 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 244 degrees, 37% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABA8D7?
#ABA8D7 is rgb(171, 168, 215) in RGB, hsl(244, 37%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 22%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABA8D7?
White text on this background reaches 2.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.31:1.
What colors go well with #ABA8D7?
Its direct complement is #D4D7A8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D7C2A8 and #BCD7A8 gives you contrast without the vibration.