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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E78EA6 — Lilac
#E78EA6 is a light saturated pink sitting at 344° 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 #E78EA6
- fcf2f5
- f4ccd6
- eca5b8
- e47e99
- db587b
- d3315c
- b0254a
- 891d3a
- 62152a
- 3c0d19
- 150409
Color schemes using #E78EA6
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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#E78EA6 FAQ
What color is #E78EA6?
#E78EA6 is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 344 degrees, 65% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E78EA6?
#E78EA6 is rgb(231, 142, 166) in RGB, hsl(344, 65%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 28%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E78EA6?
White text on this background reaches 2.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.82:1.
What colors go well with #E78EA6?
Its direct complement is #8DE7CF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8DE7A2 and #8DD2E7 gives you contrast without the vibration.