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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C09ADA — Lilac
#C09ADA is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 276° 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 #C09ADA
- f8f4fb
- e3d2ee
- cdafe2
- b88dd5
- a36bc8
- 8e49bc
- 743a9c
- 5b2d79
- 412057
- 281435
- 0e0713
Color schemes using #C09ADA
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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#C09ADA FAQ
What color is #C09ADA?
#C09ADA is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 276 degrees, 46% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C09ADA?
#C09ADA is rgb(192, 154, 218) in RGB, hsl(276, 46%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 29%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C09ADA?
White text on this background reaches 2.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.88:1.
What colors go well with #C09ADA?
Its direct complement is #B4DA9A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D3DA9A and #9ADAA1 gives you contrast without the vibration.