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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C696CF — Lilac
#C696CF is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 291° 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 #C696CF
- f9f5fa
- e8d4eb
- d7b4dd
- c594ce
- b474bf
- a254b0
- 864392
- 693472
- 4b2652
- 2e1732
- 100811
Color schemes using #C696CF
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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#C696CF FAQ
What color is #C696CF?
#C696CF is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 291 degrees, 37% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C696CF?
#C696CF is rgb(198, 150, 207) in RGB, hsl(291, 37%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 28%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C696CF?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.66:1.
What colors go well with #C696CF?
Its direct complement is #9FCF96. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BBCF96 and #96CFAA gives you contrast without the vibration.