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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DB9AAD — Lilac
#DB9AAD is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 342° 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 #DB9AAD
- fbf4f6
- efd1da
- e2afbe
- d68ca2
- c96a86
- bd476b
- 9d3857
- 7a2c44
- 582030
- 35131d
- 13070a
Color schemes using #DB9AAD
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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#DB9AAD FAQ
What color is #DB9AAD?
#DB9AAD is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 342 degrees, 47% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DB9AAD?
#DB9AAD is rgb(219, 154, 173) in RGB, hsl(342, 47%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 30%, 21%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DB9AAD?
White text on this background reaches 2.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.24:1.
What colors go well with #DB9AAD?
Its direct complement is #9ADBC7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9ADBA7 and #9ACEDB gives you contrast without the vibration.