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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C0ABC4 — Lilac
#C0ABC4 is a light desaturated purple sitting at 290° 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 #C0ABC4
- f8f6f9
- e3dbe5
- cfbfd2
- baa4be
- a588ab
- 906d97
- 77587d
- 5d4561
- 423246
- 281e2a
- 0e0b0f
Color schemes using #C0ABC4
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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#C0ABC4 FAQ
What color is #C0ABC4?
#C0ABC4 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 290 degrees, 17% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C0ABC4?
#C0ABC4 is rgb(192, 171, 196) in RGB, hsl(290, 17%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 13%, 0%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C0ABC4?
White text on this background reaches 2.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.86:1.
What colors go well with #C0ABC4?
Its direct complement is #B0C4AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BCC4AB and #ABC4B4 gives you contrast without the vibration.