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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D8B1CC — Lilac
#D8B1CC is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 318° 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.
#d8b1cc
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Tints and shades of #D8B1CC
- faf5f8
- ead6e4
- dab6d0
- cb97bb
- bb78a7
- ab5993
- 8e4779
- 6f385e
- 4f2844
- 301829
- 11090e
Color schemes using #D8B1CC
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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#D8B1CC FAQ
What color is #D8B1CC?
#D8B1CC is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 318 degrees, 33% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D8B1CC?
#D8B1CC is rgb(216, 177, 204) in RGB, hsl(318, 33%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 6%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D8B1CC?
White text on this background reaches 1.9:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.08:1.
What colors go well with #D8B1CC?
Its direct complement is #B1D8BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B9D8B1 and #B1D8D0 gives you contrast without the vibration.