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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C38ABC — Lilac
#C38ABC is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 307° 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 #C38ABC
- faf5f9
- ead6e8
- dab7d6
- ca98c4
- ba79b2
- aa5aa1
- 8d4885
- 6e3968
- 4f294a
- 30192d
- 110910
Color schemes using #C38ABC
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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#C38ABC FAQ
What color is #C38ABC?
#C38ABC is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 307 degrees, 32% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C38ABC?
#C38ABC is rgb(195, 138, 188) in RGB, hsl(307, 32%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 29%, 4%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C38ABC?
White text on this background reaches 2.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.68:1.
What colors go well with #C38ABC?
Its direct complement is #89C290. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9FC289 and #89C2AC gives you contrast without the vibration.