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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C09BAC — Lilac
#C09BAC is a light desaturated pink sitting at 332° 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 #C09BAC
- f9f6f7
- e7d9df
- d5bcc8
- c39fb0
- b18298
- 9f6580
- 835269
- 664052
- 492e3b
- 2d1c24
- 100a0d
Color schemes using #C09BAC
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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#C09BAC FAQ
What color is #C09BAC?
#C09BAC is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 332 degrees, 23% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C09BAC?
#C09BAC is rgb(192, 155, 172) in RGB, hsl(332, 23%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 10%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C09BAC?
White text on this background reaches 2.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.53:1.
What colors go well with #C09BAC?
Its direct complement is #9BC0AF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9BC09C and #9BBFC0 gives you contrast without the vibration.