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#9E97C8 — Lilac
#9E97C8 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #9E97C8
- f6f5fa
- d9d6ea
- bdb8d9
- a099c9
- 837ab9
- 675ba9
- 534a8c
- 41396d
- 2f294e
- 1c192f
- 0a0911
Color schemes using #9E97C8
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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#9E97C8 FAQ
What color is #9E97C8?
#9E97C8 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 31% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9E97C8?
#9E97C8 is rgb(158, 151, 200) in RGB, hsl(249, 31%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 25%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9E97C8?
White text on this background reaches 2.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.71:1.
What colors go well with #9E97C8?
Its direct complement is #C1C897. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C8B797 and #A9C897 gives you contrast without the vibration.