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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C99CD3 — Lilac
#C99CD3 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 289° 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 #C99CD3
- f9f4fa
- e7d4ec
- d6b4dd
- c493cf
- b273c0
- a053b2
- 844293
- 673473
- 4a2552
- 2d1632
- 100812
Color schemes using #C99CD3
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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#C99CD3 FAQ
What color is #C99CD3?
#C99CD3 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 289 degrees, 38% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C99CD3?
#C99CD3 is rgb(201, 156, 211) in RGB, hsl(289, 38%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 26%, 0%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C99CD3?
White text on this background reaches 2.29:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.18:1.
What colors go well with #C99CD3?
Its direct complement is #A6D39C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C2D39C and #9CD3AE gives you contrast without the vibration.