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#9E98CD — Lilac
#9E98CD is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 247° 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 #9E98CD
- f5f5fa
- d8d5eb
- bab5dc
- 9c96cc
- 7e76bd
- 6156ae
- 4e4590
- 3d3670
- 2c2751
- 1a1831
- 090811
Color schemes using #9E98CD
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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#9E98CD FAQ
What color is #9E98CD?
#9E98CD is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 247 degrees, 35% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9E98CD?
#9E98CD is rgb(158, 152, 205) in RGB, hsl(247, 35%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 26%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9E98CD?
White text on this background reaches 2.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.83:1.
What colors go well with #9E98CD?
Its direct complement is #C7CD98. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDB998 and #ACCD98 gives you contrast without the vibration.