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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CC99BF — Lilac
#CC99BF is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 315° 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 #CC99BF
- faf5f9
- ead6e5
- dab6d1
- cb97be
- bb78aa
- ab5997
- 8e477c
- 6f3861
- 4f2846
- 30182a
- 11090f
Color schemes using #CC99BF
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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#CC99BF FAQ
What color is #CC99BF?
#CC99BF is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 315 degrees, 33% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CC99BF?
#CC99BF is rgb(204, 153, 191) in RGB, hsl(315, 33%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 6%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CC99BF?
White text on this background reaches 2.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.88:1.
What colors go well with #CC99BF?
Its direct complement is #99CCA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6CC99 and #99CCBF gives you contrast without the vibration.