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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CD96CC — Lilac
#CD96CC is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 301° 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 #CD96CC
- faf5fa
- ebd5ea
- dcb5db
- cc96cb
- bd76bc
- ae56ac
- 90458f
- 70366f
- 512750
- 311830
- 110811
Color schemes using #CD96CC
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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#CD96CC FAQ
What color is #CD96CC?
#CD96CC is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 301 degrees, 35% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CD96CC?
#CD96CC is rgb(205, 150, 204) in RGB, hsl(301, 35%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 27%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CD96CC?
White text on this background reaches 2.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.83:1.
What colors go well with #CD96CC?
Its direct complement is #98CD99. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B2CD98 and #98CDB3 gives you contrast without the vibration.