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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AFA5EE — Lilac
#AFA5EE is a light saturated blue sitting at 248° 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 #AFA5EE
- f4f2fd
- d0cbf5
- ada3ee
- 8a7ce6
- 6754df
- 442dd7
- 3522b3
- 2a1b8c
- 1e1364
- 120c3d
- 060415
Color schemes using #AFA5EE
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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#AFA5EE FAQ
What color is #AFA5EE?
#AFA5EE is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 68% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AFA5EE?
#AFA5EE is rgb(175, 165, 238) in RGB, hsl(248, 68%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 31%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AFA5EE?
White text on this background reaches 2.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.44:1.
What colors go well with #AFA5EE?
Its direct complement is #E4EEA5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EED3A5 and #C0EEA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.