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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B198CD — Lilac
#B198CD is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 268° 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 #B198CD
- f7f5fa
- dfd5eb
- c7b5dc
- af96cc
- 9776bd
- 7f56ae
- 684590
- 513670
- 3a2751
- 231831
- 0c0811
Color schemes using #B198CD
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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#B198CD FAQ
What color is #B198CD?
#B198CD is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 268 degrees, 35% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B198CD?
#B198CD is rgb(177, 152, 205) in RGB, hsl(268, 35%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 26%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B198CD?
White text on this background reaches 2.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.24:1.
What colors go well with #B198CD?
Its direct complement is #B4CD98. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDCB98 and #9ACD98 gives you contrast without the vibration.