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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C6A0EE — Lilac
#C6A0EE is a light saturated purple sitting at 269° 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 #C6A0EE
- f7f2fd
- dfcaf6
- c7a2ef
- af7ae8
- 9752e1
- 7f2bda
- 6820b5
- 51198d
- 3a1265
- 230b3e
- 0c0416
Color schemes using #C6A0EE
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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#C6A0EE FAQ
What color is #C6A0EE?
#C6A0EE is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 269 degrees, 70% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C6A0EE?
#C6A0EE is rgb(198, 160, 238) in RGB, hsl(269, 70%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 33%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C6A0EE?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.66:1.
What colors go well with #C6A0EE?
Its direct complement is #C8EEA0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEEDA0 and #A1EEA0 gives you contrast without the vibration.