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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E59EA9 — Lilac
#E59EA9 is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 351° 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 #E59EA9
- fcf3f4
- f2ced3
- e8a9b2
- de8491
- d45f70
- cb3a4f
- a82d3f
- 832331
- 5e1923
- 390f16
- 140508
Color schemes using #E59EA9
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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#E59EA9 FAQ
What color is #E59EA9?
#E59EA9 is a shade of lilac in the red family. It has a hue of 351 degrees, 58% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E59EA9?
#E59EA9 is rgb(229, 158, 169) in RGB, hsl(351, 58%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 31%, 26%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E59EA9?
White text on this background reaches 2.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.8:1.
What colors go well with #E59EA9?
Its direct complement is #9EE5DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9EE5B7 and #9ECCE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.