analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADAEFA — Periwinkle
#ADAEFA is a light 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 #ADAEFA
- f1f1fe
- c4c5fc
- 9899f9
- 6c6ef6
- 3f42f4
- 1317f1
- 0c0fc9
- 090c9d
- 070871
- 040544
- 010218
Color schemes using #ADAEFA
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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#ADAEFA FAQ
What color is #ADAEFA?
#ADAEFA is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 239 degrees, 89% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ADAEFA?
#ADAEFA is rgb(173, 174, 250) in RGB, hsl(239, 89%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 30%, 0%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADAEFA?
White text on this background reaches 2.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.21:1.
What colors go well with #ADAEFA?
Its direct complement is #FAF9AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #FAD2AD and #D5FAAD gives you contrast without the vibration.