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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AD8DB4 — Lilac
#AD8DB4 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 289° 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 #AD8DB4
- f8f6f9
- e4d9e6
- d0bdd4
- bba1c1
- a784af
- 93689c
- 795481
- 5e4265
- 442f48
- 291d2c
- 0e0a0f
Color schemes using #AD8DB4
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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#AD8DB4 FAQ
What color is #AD8DB4?
#AD8DB4 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 289 degrees, 21% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AD8DB4?
#AD8DB4 is rgb(173, 141, 180) in RGB, hsl(289, 21%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 22%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AD8DB4?
White text on this background reaches 2.9:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.25:1.
What colors go well with #AD8DB4?
Its direct complement is #94B48D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A8B48D and #8DB499 gives you contrast without the vibration.