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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C298CD — Lilac
#C298CD is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 288° 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 #C298CD
- f9f5fa
- e6d5eb
- d4b5dc
- c196cc
- af76bd
- 9c56ae
- 814590
- 653670
- 482751
- 2c1831
- 0f0811
Color schemes using #C298CD
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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#C298CD FAQ
What color is #C298CD?
#C298CD is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 288 degrees, 35% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C298CD?
#C298CD is rgb(194, 152, 205) in RGB, hsl(288, 35%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 26%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C298CD?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.67:1.
What colors go well with #C298CD?
Its direct complement is #A2CD98. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDCD98 and #98CDA8 gives you contrast without the vibration.