analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AFACD2 — Lilac
#AFACD2 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 245° 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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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #AFACD2
- f5f5fa
- d8d7e9
- bbb8d9
- 9d9ac8
- 807bb8
- 635da8
- 504b8b
- 3e3a6c
- 2d2a4e
- 1b192f
- 0a0911
Color schemes using #AFACD2
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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#AFACD2 FAQ
What color is #AFACD2?
#AFACD2 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 245 degrees, 30% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AFACD2?
#AFACD2 is rgb(175, 172, 210) in RGB, hsl(245, 30%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 18%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AFACD2?
White text on this background reaches 2.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.65:1.
What colors go well with #AFACD2?
Its direct complement is #CFD2AC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D2C2AC and #BCD2AC gives you contrast without the vibration.