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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C897AA — Lilac
#C897AA is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 337° 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 #C897AA
- faf5f7
- ead6de
- d9b8c4
- c999ab
- b97a92
- a95b79
- 8c4a63
- 6d394d
- 4e2937
- 2f1922
- 11090c
Color schemes using #C897AA
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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#C897AA FAQ
What color is #C897AA?
#C897AA is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 337 degrees, 31% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C897AA?
#C897AA is rgb(200, 151, 170) in RGB, hsl(337, 31%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 15%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C897AA?
White text on this background reaches 2.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.46:1.
What colors go well with #C897AA?
Its direct complement is #97C8B6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #97C89D and #97C3C8 gives you contrast without the vibration.