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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C89EDC — Lilac
#C89EDC is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 281° 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 #C89EDC
- f9f4fb
- e5d1ef
- d2afe2
- be8cd6
- ab6ac9
- 9847bd
- 7d389d
- 612c7a
- 462058
- 2a1335
- 0f0713
Color schemes using #C89EDC
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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#C89EDC FAQ
What color is #C89EDC?
#C89EDC is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 281 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C89EDC?
#C89EDC is rgb(200, 158, 220) in RGB, hsl(281, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 28%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C89EDC?
White text on this background reaches 2.24:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.38:1.
What colors go well with #C89EDC?
Its direct complement is #B1DC9E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D0DC9E and #9EDCA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.