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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D6A8AD — Lilac
#D6A8AD is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 353° 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 #D6A8AD
- faf5f5
- ebd5d7
- dcb5b9
- cd959b
- be757d
- af5560
- 91444d
- 71353c
- 51262b
- 31171a
- 110809
Color schemes using #D6A8AD
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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#D6A8AD FAQ
What color is #D6A8AD?
#D6A8AD is a shade of lilac in the red family. It has a hue of 353 degrees, 36% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D6A8AD?
#D6A8AD is rgb(214, 168, 173) in RGB, hsl(353, 36%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 19%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6A8AD?
White text on this background reaches 2.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.06:1.
What colors go well with #D6A8AD?
Its direct complement is #A8D6D1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A8D6BA and #A8C5D6 gives you contrast without the vibration.