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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B195AF — Lilac
#B195AF is a mid-tone desaturated pink sitting at 304° 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 #B195AF
- f8f6f8
- e5dbe4
- d1c0d0
- bda5bb
- a98aa7
- 956f92
- 7b5b78
- 60475e
- 453343
- 2a1f29
- 0f0b0e
Color schemes using #B195AF
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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#B195AF FAQ
What color is #B195AF?
#B195AF is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 304 degrees, 15% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B195AF?
#B195AF is rgb(177, 149, 175) in RGB, hsl(304, 15%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 1%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B195AF?
White text on this background reaches 2.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.79:1.
What colors go well with #B195AF?
Its direct complement is #95B197. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A1B195 and #95B1A5 gives you contrast without the vibration.