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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C992C5 — Lilac
#C992C5 is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 304° 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 #C992C5
- faf5fa
- ead5e9
- dbb6d9
- cc96c8
- bc77b7
- ad58a7
- 8f468a
- 6f376c
- 50274d
- 31182f
- 110811
Color schemes using #C992C5
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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#C992C5 FAQ
What color is #C992C5?
#C992C5 is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 304 degrees, 34% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C992C5?
#C992C5 is rgb(201, 146, 197) in RGB, hsl(304, 34%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 27%, 2%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C992C5?
White text on this background reaches 2.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.4:1.
What colors go well with #C992C5?
Its direct complement is #92C995. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AAC992 and #92C9B1 gives you contrast without the vibration.