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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5A4A8 — Lilac
#E5A4A8 is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 356° 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 #E5A4A8
- fcf3f4
- f1ced1
- e7aaae
- dd858b
- d26168
- c83c45
- a62f37
- 82252b
- 5d1a1f
- 381013
- 140607
Color schemes using #E5A4A8
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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#E5A4A8 FAQ
What color is #E5A4A8?
#E5A4A8 is a shade of lilac in the red family. It has a hue of 356 degrees, 56% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5A4A8?
#E5A4A8 is rgb(229, 164, 168) in RGB, hsl(356, 56%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 27%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5A4A8?
White text on this background reaches 2.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.21:1.
What colors go well with #E5A4A8?
Its direct complement is #A4E5E1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A4E5C0 and #A4C9E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.