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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E59EAA — Lilac
#E59EAA is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 350° 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 #E59EAA
- fcf3f4
- f2ced4
- e8a9b3
- de8493
- d45f72
- cb3a52
- a82d41
- 832333
- 5e1925
- 390f16
- 140508
Color schemes using #E59EAA
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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#E59EAA FAQ
What color is #E59EAA?
#E59EAA is a shade of lilac in the red family. It has a hue of 350 degrees, 58% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E59EAA?
#E59EAA is rgb(229, 158, 170) in RGB, hsl(350, 58%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 31%, 26%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E59EAA?
White text on this background reaches 2.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.8:1.
What colors go well with #E59EAA?
Its direct complement is #9EE5D9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9EE5B6 and #9ECEE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.