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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C69FAA — Lilac
#C69FAA is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 343° 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 #C69FAA
- f9f5f7
- e8d8dd
- d6bbc3
- c49da9
- b3808f
- a16375
- 85505f
- 683e4a
- 4b2d35
- 2d1b20
- 100a0b
Color schemes using #C69FAA
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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#C69FAA FAQ
What color is #C69FAA?
#C69FAA is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 343 degrees, 25% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C69FAA?
#C69FAA is rgb(198, 159, 170) in RGB, hsl(343, 25%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 14%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C69FAA?
White text on this background reaches 2.35:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.94:1.
What colors go well with #C69FAA?
Its direct complement is #9FC6BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9FC6A8 and #9FBDC6 gives you contrast without the vibration.