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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADA4EF — Lilac
#ADA4EF is a light saturated blue sitting at 247° 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 #ADA4EF
- f3f2fd
- cfcaf6
- aba2ef
- 877ae8
- 6352e1
- 3f2bda
- 3120b5
- 27198d
- 1c1265
- 110b3e
- 060416
Color schemes using #ADA4EF
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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#ADA4EF FAQ
What color is #ADA4EF?
#ADA4EF is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 247 degrees, 70% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ADA4EF?
#ADA4EF is rgb(173, 164, 239) in RGB, hsl(247, 70%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 31%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADA4EF?
White text on this background reaches 2.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.33:1.
What colors go well with #ADA4EF?
Its direct complement is #E6EFA4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EFD2A4 and #C1EFA4 gives you contrast without the vibration.