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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C09BC0 — Lilac
#C09BC0 is a light desaturated pink sitting at 300° 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 #C09BC0
- f9f6f9
- e7d9e7
- d5bcd5
- c39fc3
- b182b1
- 9f659f
- 835283
- 664066
- 492e49
- 2d1c2d
- 100a10
Color schemes using #C09BC0
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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#C09BC0 FAQ
What color is #C09BC0?
#C09BC0 is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 300 degrees, 23% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C09BC0?
#C09BC0 is rgb(192, 155, 192) in RGB, hsl(300, 23%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C09BC0?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.69:1.
What colors go well with #C09BC0?
Its direct complement is #9BC09B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ADC09B and #9BC0AD gives you contrast without the vibration.