analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABACD3 — Lilac
#ABACD3 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 239° 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.
#abacd3
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Tints and shades of #ABACD3
- f5f5fa
- d6d7ea
- b8b8d9
- 999ac9
- 7a7bb9
- 5b5da9
- 4a4b8c
- 393a6d
- 292a4e
- 19192f
- 090911
Color schemes using #ABACD3
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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#ABACD3 FAQ
What color is #ABACD3?
#ABACD3 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 239 degrees, 31% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABACD3?
#ABACD3 is rgb(171, 172, 211) in RGB, hsl(239, 31%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 18%, 0%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABACD3?
White text on this background reaches 2.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.57:1.
What colors go well with #ABACD3?
Its direct complement is #D3D2AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D3BFAB and #C0D3AB gives you contrast without the vibration.