analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AC9EDC — Lilac
#AC9EDC is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 254° 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 #AC9EDC
- f5f4fb
- d8d1ef
- bbafe2
- 9d8cd6
- 806ac9
- 6347bd
- 50389d
- 3e2c7a
- 2d2058
- 1b1335
- 0a0713
Color schemes using #AC9EDC
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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#AC9EDC FAQ
What color is #AC9EDC?
#AC9EDC is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 254 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AC9EDC?
#AC9EDC is rgb(172, 158, 220) in RGB, hsl(254, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 28%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AC9EDC?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.68:1.
What colors go well with #AC9EDC?
Its direct complement is #CDDC9E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCCB9E and #AEDC9E gives you contrast without the vibration.