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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C398CD — Lilac
#C398CD is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 289° 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 #C398CD
- f9f5fa
- e7d5eb
- d5b5dc
- c296cc
- b076bd
- 9e56ae
- 824590
- 663670
- 492751
- 2c1831
- 100811
Color schemes using #C398CD
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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#C398CD FAQ
What color is #C398CD?
#C398CD is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 289 degrees, 35% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C398CD?
#C398CD is rgb(195, 152, 205) in RGB, hsl(289, 35%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 26%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C398CD?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.69:1.
What colors go well with #C398CD?
Its direct complement is #A2CD98. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BCCD98 and #98CDA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.