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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DE9CC7 — Lilac
#DE9CC7 is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 321° 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 #DE9CC7
- fbf4f8
- efd0e5
- e4add1
- d88abd
- cc67a9
- c14495
- a0357b
- 7d2a60
- 5a1e45
- 36122a
- 13060f
Color schemes using #DE9CC7
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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#DE9CC7 FAQ
What color is #DE9CC7?
#DE9CC7 is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 321 degrees, 50% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DE9CC7?
#DE9CC7 is rgb(222, 156, 199) in RGB, hsl(321, 50%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 30%, 10%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DE9CC7?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.69:1.
What colors go well with #DE9CC7?
Its direct complement is #9CDEB3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A5DE9C and #9CDED4 gives you contrast without the vibration.