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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CCA9D0 — Lilac
#CCA9D0 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 294° 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 #CCA9D0
- f9f5fa
- e7d7e9
- d5b9d8
- c39ac8
- b17cb7
- 9f5ea6
- 834c8a
- 663b6b
- 4a2a4d
- 2d1a2f
- 100910
Color schemes using #CCA9D0
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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#CCA9D0 FAQ
What color is #CCA9D0?
#CCA9D0 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 294 degrees, 29% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CCA9D0?
#CCA9D0 is rgb(204, 169, 208) in RGB, hsl(294, 29%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 19%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CCA9D0?
White text on this background reaches 2.07:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.15:1.
What colors go well with #CCA9D0?
Its direct complement is #ADD0A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C1D0A9 and #A9D0B9 gives you contrast without the vibration.