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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C992B2 — Lilac
#C992B2 is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 325° 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 #C992B2
- faf5f8
- ead5e2
- dbb6cc
- cc96b5
- bc779f
- ad5889
- 8f4671
- 6f3758
- 50273f
- 311826
- 11080d
Color schemes using #C992B2
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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#C992B2 FAQ
What color is #C992B2?
#C992B2 is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 325 degrees, 34% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C992B2?
#C992B2 is rgb(201, 146, 178) in RGB, hsl(325, 34%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 27%, 11%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C992B2?
White text on this background reaches 2.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.24:1.
What colors go well with #C992B2?
Its direct complement is #92C9A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #96C992 and #92C9C5 gives you contrast without the vibration.