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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9A6BC — Lilac
#C9A6BC is a light desaturated pink sitting at 322° 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 #C9A6BC
- f9f6f8
- e7d8e2
- d6bbcc
- c49eb6
- b281a0
- a0648a
- 845171
- 673f58
- 4a2d3f
- 2d1c27
- 100a0e
Color schemes using #C9A6BC
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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#C9A6BC FAQ
What color is #C9A6BC?
#C9A6BC is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 322 degrees, 24% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9A6BC?
#C9A6BC is rgb(201, 166, 188) in RGB, hsl(322, 24%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 6%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9A6BC?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.66:1.
What colors go well with #C9A6BC?
Its direct complement is #A6C9B3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ABC9A6 and #A6C9C4 gives you contrast without the vibration.