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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9ACE2 — Lilac
#C9ACE2 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 #C9ACE2
- f8f4fb
- e1d1ef
- caaee3
- b38cd6
- 9d69ca
- 8646be
- 6e379e
- 562b7b
- 3e1f58
- 251336
- 0d0713
Color schemes using #C9ACE2
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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#C9ACE2 FAQ
What color is #C9ACE2?
#C9ACE2 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 272 degrees, 48% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9ACE2?
#C9ACE2 is rgb(201, 172, 226) in RGB, hsl(272, 48%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 24%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9ACE2?
White text on this background reaches 2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.48:1.
What colors go well with #C9ACE2?
Its direct complement is #C5E2AC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E0E2AC and #ACE2AE gives you contrast without the vibration.