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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AF89BD — Lilac
#AF89BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 284° 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 #AF89BD
- f8f5f9
- e4d7e9
- d0b9d8
- bb9bc7
- a77db6
- 925fa5
- 794d88
- 5e3c6a
- 432b4c
- 291a2e
- 0e0910
Color schemes using #AF89BD
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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#AF89BD FAQ
What color is #AF89BD?
#AF89BD is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 284 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AF89BD?
#AF89BD is rgb(175, 137, 189) in RGB, hsl(284, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 28%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AF89BD?
White text on this background reaches 2.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.14:1.
What colors go well with #AF89BD?
Its direct complement is #97BD89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B1BD89 and #89BD95 gives you contrast without the vibration.