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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B0A1E8 — Lilac
#B0A1E8 is a light saturated blue sitting at 253° 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 #B0A1E8
- f5f3fc
- d5cdf3
- b6a7ea
- 9681e1
- 765cd7
- 5736ce
- 462aac
- 362086
- 271760
- 180e3a
- 080515
Color schemes using #B0A1E8
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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#B0A1E8 FAQ
What color is #B0A1E8?
#B0A1E8 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 61% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B0A1E8?
#B0A1E8 is rgb(176, 161, 232) in RGB, hsl(253, 61%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 31%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B0A1E8?
White text on this background reaches 2.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.11:1.
What colors go well with #B0A1E8?
Its direct complement is #D9E8A1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E8D4A1 and #B5E8A1 gives you contrast without the vibration.