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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C698CD — Lilac
#C698CD is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 292° 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 #C698CD
- f9f5fa
- e8d5eb
- d6b5dc
- c596cc
- b476bd
- a256ae
- 864590
- 683670
- 4b2751
- 2e1831
- 100811
Color schemes using #C698CD
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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#C698CD FAQ
What color is #C698CD?
#C698CD is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 292 degrees, 35% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C698CD?
#C698CD is rgb(198, 152, 205) in RGB, hsl(292, 35%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 26%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C698CD?
White text on this background reaches 2.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.77:1.
What colors go well with #C698CD?
Its direct complement is #9FCD98. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BACD98 and #98CDAB gives you contrast without the vibration.