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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DE9CDD — Lilac
#DE9CDD is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 301° 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.
#de9cdd
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Tints and shades of #DE9CDD
- fbf4fb
- efd0ef
- e4ade3
- d88ad7
- cc67cb
- c144be
- a0359e
- 7d2a7b
- 5a1e59
- 361236
- 130613
Color schemes using #DE9CDD
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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#DE9CDD FAQ
What color is #DE9CDD?
#DE9CDD is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 301 degrees, 50% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DE9CDD?
#DE9CDD is rgb(222, 156, 221) in RGB, hsl(301, 50%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 30%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DE9CDD?
White text on this background reaches 2.12:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.91:1.
What colors go well with #DE9CDD?
Its direct complement is #9CDE9D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BCDE9C and #9CDEBE gives you contrast without the vibration.