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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C396E8 — Lilac
#C396E8 is a light saturated purple sitting at 273° 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 #C396E8
- f8f2fc
- e2ccf4
- cca6eb
- b67fe3
- a059da
- 8a32d2
- 7126af
- 581e88
- 3f1562
- 270d3b
- 0e0515
Color schemes using #C396E8
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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#C396E8 FAQ
What color is #C396E8?
#C396E8 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 273 degrees, 64% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C396E8?
#C396E8 is rgb(195, 150, 232) in RGB, hsl(273, 64%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 35%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C396E8?
White text on this background reaches 2.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.85:1.
What colors go well with #C396E8?
Its direct complement is #BBE896. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E4E896 and #96E89B gives you contrast without the vibration.