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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5A8CC — Lilac
#E5A8CC is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 325° 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 #E5A8CC
- fbf3f8
- f1cfe3
- e6abcd
- db87b8
- d063a3
- c63f8d
- a43174
- 80265b
- 5c1b41
- 381127
- 14060e
Color schemes using #E5A8CC
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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#E5A8CC FAQ
What color is #E5A8CC?
#E5A8CC is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 325 degrees, 54% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5A8CC?
#E5A8CC is rgb(229, 168, 204) in RGB, hsl(325, 54%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 27%, 11%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5A8CC?
White text on this background reaches 1.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.8:1.
What colors go well with #E5A8CC?
Its direct complement is #A9E5C2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEE5A9 and #A9E5E0 gives you contrast without the vibration.