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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CC99AD — Lilac
#CC99AD is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 336° 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 #CC99AD
- faf5f7
- ead6de
- dab6c5
- cb97ac
- bb7893
- ab597a
- 8e4764
- 6f384e
- 4f2838
- 301822
- 11090c
Color schemes using #CC99AD
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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#CC99AD FAQ
What color is #CC99AD?
#CC99AD is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 336 degrees, 33% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CC99AD?
#CC99AD is rgb(204, 153, 173) in RGB, hsl(336, 33%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 15%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CC99AD?
White text on this background reaches 2.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.73:1.
What colors go well with #CC99AD?
Its direct complement is #99CCB8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99CC9E and #99C7CC gives you contrast without the vibration.