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#E5A9B6 — Lilac
#E5A9B6 is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 347° 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 #E5A9B6
- fbf3f5
- f1cfd6
- e6abb8
- db8799
- d0637a
- c63f5c
- a4314a
- 80263a
- 5c1b29
- 381119
- 140609
Color schemes using #E5A9B6
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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#E5A9B6 FAQ
What color is #E5A9B6?
#E5A9B6 is a shade of lilac in the red family. It has a hue of 347 degrees, 54% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5A9B6?
#E5A9B6 is rgb(229, 169, 182) in RGB, hsl(347, 54%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 26%, 21%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5A9B6?
White text on this background reaches 1.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.68:1.
What colors go well with #E5A9B6?
Its direct complement is #A9E5D8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A9E5BA and #A9D4E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.