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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9A9F9 — Mauve
#C9A9F9 is a light saturated purple sitting at 264° 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 #C9A9F9
- f6f1fe
- dac5fb
- bf99f8
- a36df5
- 8841f2
- 6c15ef
- 580ec7
- 450b9b
- 310870
- 1e0544
- 0b0218
Color schemes using #C9A9F9
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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#C9A9F9 FAQ
What color is #C9A9F9?
#C9A9F9 is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 264 degrees, 87% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C9A9F9?
#C9A9F9 is rgb(201, 169, 249) in RGB, hsl(264, 87%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 32%, 0%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9A9F9?
White text on this background reaches 1.99:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.53:1.
What colors go well with #C9A9F9?
Its direct complement is #D9F9A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F9F1A9 and #B1F9A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.