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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CC8EC9 — Lilac
#CC8EC9 is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 303° 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 #CC8EC9
- faf4fa
- ecd4eb
- ddb4db
- cf93cc
- c073bc
- b253ad
- 93428f
- 733470
- 522550
- 321631
- 120811
Color schemes using #CC8EC9
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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#CC8EC9 FAQ
What color is #CC8EC9?
#CC8EC9 is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 303 degrees, 38% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CC8EC9?
#CC8EC9 is rgb(204, 142, 201) in RGB, hsl(303, 38%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 30%, 1%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CC8EC9?
White text on this background reaches 2.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.28:1.
What colors go well with #CC8EC9?
Its direct complement is #8ECC91. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AACC8E and #8ECCB1 gives you contrast without the vibration.