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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9F9EDC — Lilac
#9F9EDC is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 241° 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 #9F9EDC
- f4f4fb
- d2d1ef
- b0afe2
- 8e8cd6
- 6b6ac9
- 4947bd
- 3a389d
- 2d2c7a
- 212058
- 141335
- 070713
Color schemes using #9F9EDC
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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#9F9EDC FAQ
What color is #9F9EDC?
#9F9EDC is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 241 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9F9EDC?
#9F9EDC is rgb(159, 158, 220) in RGB, hsl(241, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 28%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9F9EDC?
White text on this background reaches 2.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.4:1.
What colors go well with #9F9EDC?
Its direct complement is #DBDC9E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCBE9E and #BCDC9E gives you contrast without the vibration.