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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9A0CA — Lilac
#C9A0CA is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 299° 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 #C9A0CA
- f9f5f9
- e8d7e9
- d7b9d8
- c69bc7
- b57db6
- a45fa5
- 874d88
- 6a3c6a
- 4c2b4c
- 2e1a2e
- 100910
Color schemes using #C9A0CA
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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#C9A0CA FAQ
What color is #C9A0CA?
#C9A0CA is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 299 degrees, 28% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9A0CA?
#C9A0CA is rgb(201, 160, 202) in RGB, hsl(299, 28%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9A0CA?
White text on this background reaches 2.24:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.36:1.
What colors go well with #C9A0CA?
Its direct complement is #A1CAA0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B6CAA0 and #A0CAB4 gives you contrast without the vibration.