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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9B0C0 — Lilac
#C9B0C0 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 #C9B0C0
- f9f6f8
- e6dae1
- d3becb
- c0a2b5
- ad869f
- 9a6a88
- 7f5670
- 634357
- 47303f
- 2b1d26
- 0f0a0d
Color schemes using #C9B0C0
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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#C9B0C0 FAQ
What color is #C9B0C0?
#C9B0C0 is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 322 degrees, 19% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9B0C0?
#C9B0C0 is rgb(201, 176, 192) in RGB, hsl(322, 19%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 4%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9B0C0?
White text on this background reaches 2.01:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.45:1.
What colors go well with #C9B0C0?
Its direct complement is #B0C9B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B3C9B0 and #B0C9C6 gives you contrast without the vibration.