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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9A6E7 — Lilac
#C9A6E7 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 272° 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 #C9A6E7
- f8f3fc
- e1cef2
- cba9e8
- b484de
- 9d5fd4
- 873acb
- 6f2da8
- 562383
- 3e195e
- 260f39
- 0d0514
Color schemes using #C9A6E7
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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#C9A6E7 FAQ
What color is #C9A6E7?
#C9A6E7 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 272 degrees, 58% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9A6E7?
#C9A6E7 is rgb(201, 166, 231) in RGB, hsl(272, 58%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 28%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9A6E7?
White text on this background reaches 2.08:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.09:1.
What colors go well with #C9A6E7?
Its direct complement is #C5E7A6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5E7A6 and #A6E7A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.