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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D99EE5 — Lilac
#D99EE5 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 290° 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 #D99EE5
- faf3fc
- eccef2
- dea9e8
- cf84de
- c15fd4
- b23acb
- 942da8
- 732383
- 53195e
- 320f39
- 120514
Color schemes using #D99EE5
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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#D99EE5 FAQ
What color is #D99EE5?
#D99EE5 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 290 degrees, 58% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D99EE5?
#D99EE5 is rgb(217, 158, 229) in RGB, hsl(290, 58%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 31%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D99EE5?
White text on this background reaches 2.11:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.97:1.
What colors go well with #D99EE5?
Its direct complement is #AAE59E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CEE59E and #9EE5B6 gives you contrast without the vibration.