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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E7A6AD — Lilac
#E7A6AD is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 354° 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 #E7A6AD
- fcf3f4
- f2ced1
- e8a9af
- de848d
- d45f6a
- cb3a48
- a82d39
- 83232d
- 5e1920
- 390f13
- 140507
Color schemes using #E7A6AD
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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#E7A6AD FAQ
What color is #E7A6AD?
#E7A6AD is a shade of lilac in the red family. It has a hue of 354 degrees, 58% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E7A6AD?
#E7A6AD is rgb(231, 166, 173) in RGB, hsl(354, 58%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 25%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E7A6AD?
White text on this background reaches 2.01:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.46:1.
What colors go well with #E7A6AD?
Its direct complement is #A6E7E1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6E7C0 and #A6CDE7 gives you contrast without the vibration.