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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C5A6C9 — Lilac
#C5A6C9 is a light desaturated purple sitting at 293° 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 #C5A6C9
- f9f6f9
- e6d8e7
- d2bbd6
- bf9ec4
- ac81b2
- 9964a0
- 7e5184
- 623f67
- 472d4a
- 2b1c2d
- 0f0a10
Color schemes using #C5A6C9
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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#C5A6C9 FAQ
What color is #C5A6C9?
#C5A6C9 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 293 degrees, 24% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C5A6C9?
#C5A6C9 is rgb(197, 166, 201) in RGB, hsl(293, 24%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 17%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C5A6C9?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.67:1.
What colors go well with #C5A6C9?
Its direct complement is #AAC9A6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BCC9A6 and #A6C9B4 gives you contrast without the vibration.