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#E4AAD4 — Lilac
#E4AAD4 is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 317° 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 #E4AAD4
- fbf3f9
- f0d0e7
- e5acd5
- da88c3
- ce65b0
- c3419e
- a23383
- 7e2866
- 5b1d49
- 37112c
- 130610
Color schemes using #E4AAD4
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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#E4AAD4 FAQ
What color is #E4AAD4?
#E4AAD4 is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 317 degrees, 52% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E4AAD4?
#E4AAD4 is rgb(228, 170, 212) in RGB, hsl(317, 52%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 7%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4AAD4?
White text on this background reaches 1.91:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11:1.
What colors go well with #E4AAD4?
Its direct complement is #AAE4BA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B6E4AA and #AAE4D7 gives you contrast without the vibration.