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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D6A8CD — Lilac
#D6A8CD is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 312° 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.
#d6a8cd
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Tints and shades of #D6A8CD
- faf5f9
- ebd5e7
- dcb5d4
- cd95c2
- be75af
- af559d
- 914482
- 713565
- 512649
- 31172c
- 110810
Color schemes using #D6A8CD
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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#D6A8CD FAQ
What color is #D6A8CD?
#D6A8CD is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 312 degrees, 36% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D6A8CD?
#D6A8CD is rgb(214, 168, 205) in RGB, hsl(312, 36%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 4%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6A8CD?
White text on this background reaches 2.03:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.34:1.
What colors go well with #D6A8CD?
Its direct complement is #A8D6B1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B6D6A8 and #A8D6C8 gives you contrast without the vibration.