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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#969CD4 — Lilac
#969CD4 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 234° 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 #969CD4
- f4f5fb
- d3d5ed
- b2b6df
- 9097d2
- 6f77c4
- 4e58b7
- 3e4797
- 303776
- 232855
- 151833
- 070812
Color schemes using #969CD4
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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#969CD4 FAQ
What color is #969CD4?
#969CD4 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 234 degrees, 42% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #969CD4?
#969CD4 is rgb(150, 156, 212) in RGB, hsl(234, 42%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 26%, 0%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #969CD4?
White text on this background reaches 2.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8:1.
What colors go well with #969CD4?
Its direct complement is #D4CE96. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D4AF96 and #BBD496 gives you contrast without the vibration.