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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EE9BAE — Lilac
#EE9BAE is a light saturated red sitting at 346° 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 #EE9BAE
- fdf2f4
- f6cad4
- efa2b4
- e87a93
- e25173
- db2953
- b61f42
- 8e1834
- 661125
- 3e0b16
- 160408
Color schemes using #EE9BAE
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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#EE9BAE FAQ
What color is #EE9BAE?
#EE9BAE is a shade of lilac in the red family. It has a hue of 346 degrees, 71% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EE9BAE?
#EE9BAE is rgb(238, 155, 174) in RGB, hsl(346, 71%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 35%, 27%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EE9BAE?
White text on this background reaches 2.11:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.94:1.
What colors go well with #EE9BAE?
Its direct complement is #9BEEDB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9BEEB1 and #9BD8EE gives you contrast without the vibration.