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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADAEE6 — Lilac
#ADAEE6 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.
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Tints and shades of #ADAEE6
- f3f3fb
- cfd0f0
- acace5
- 8889da
- 6466cf
- 4042c4
- 3234a3
- 27297f
- 1c1d5b
- 111237
- 060614
Color schemes using #ADAEE6
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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#ADAEE6 FAQ
What color is #ADAEE6?
#ADAEE6 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 239 degrees, 53% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ADAEE6?
#ADAEE6 is rgb(173, 174, 230) in RGB, hsl(239, 53%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 24%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADAEE6?
White text on this background reaches 2.11:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.97:1.
What colors go well with #ADAEE6?
Its direct complement is #E6E5AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E6C9AD and #CAE6AD gives you contrast without the vibration.