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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AC89C2 — Lilac
#AC89C2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 277° 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 #AC89C2
- f8f5fa
- e2d6ea
- cdb7da
- b798ca
- a179ba
- 8b5aaa
- 73488d
- 59396e
- 40294f
- 271930
- 0e0911
Color schemes using #AC89C2
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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#AC89C2 FAQ
What color is #AC89C2?
#AC89C2 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 277 degrees, 32% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AC89C2?
#AC89C2 is rgb(172, 137, 194) in RGB, hsl(277, 32%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 29%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AC89C2?
White text on this background reaches 2.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.11:1.
What colors go well with #AC89C2?
Its direct complement is #9FC289. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BCC289 and #89C290 gives you contrast without the vibration.