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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B09BAF — Lilac
#B09BAF is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 303° 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 #B09BAF
- f8f6f8
- e4dce3
- cfc2ce
- baa8b9
- a68da4
- 917390
- 775e76
- 5d495c
- 433542
- 292028
- 0e0b0e
Color schemes using #B09BAF
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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#B09BAF FAQ
What color is #B09BAF?
#B09BAF is a shade of lilac in the gray family. It has a hue of 303 degrees, 12% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B09BAF?
#B09BAF is rgb(176, 155, 175) in RGB, hsl(303, 12%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 1%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B09BAF?
White text on this background reaches 2.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.15:1.
What colors go well with #B09BAF?
Its direct complement is #9BB09C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A5B09B and #9BB0A7 gives you contrast without the vibration.