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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C49DD2 — Lilac
#C49DD2 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 284° 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 #C49DD2
- f9f5fa
- e5d4eb
- d2b4dd
- be94ce
- ab74bf
- 9854b0
- 7d4392
- 613472
- 462652
- 2a1732
- 0f0811
Color schemes using #C49DD2
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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#C49DD2 FAQ
What color is #C49DD2?
#C49DD2 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 284 degrees, 37% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C49DD2?
#C49DD2 is rgb(196, 157, 210) in RGB, hsl(284, 37%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 25%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C49DD2?
White text on this background reaches 2.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.1:1.
What colors go well with #C49DD2?
Its direct complement is #ABD29D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C6D29D and #9DD2AA gives you contrast without the vibration.