analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CEABB3 — Lilac
#CEABB3 is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 346° 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 #CEABB3
- f9f5f6
- e8d8dc
- d7bac1
- c59da6
- b47f8b
- a36271
- 864f5c
- 693e48
- 4b2c33
- 2e1b1f
- 10090b
Color schemes using #CEABB3
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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#CEABB3 FAQ
What color is #CEABB3?
#CEABB3 is a shade of lilac in the red family. It has a hue of 346 degrees, 26% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CEABB3?
#CEABB3 is rgb(206, 171, 179) in RGB, hsl(346, 26%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 13%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CEABB3?
White text on this background reaches 2.08:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.1:1.
What colors go well with #CEABB3?
Its direct complement is #ABCEC6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ABCEB5 and #ABC5CE gives you contrast without the vibration.