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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B1A9EA — Lilac
#B1A9EA is a light saturated blue sitting at 247° 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 #B1A9EA
- f4f3fc
- d1cdf3
- afa7ea
- 8c81e1
- 6a5cd7
- 4836ce
- 392aac
- 2c2086
- 201760
- 130e3a
- 070515
Color schemes using #B1A9EA
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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#B1A9EA FAQ
What color is #B1A9EA?
#B1A9EA is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 247 degrees, 61% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B1A9EA?
#B1A9EA is rgb(177, 169, 234) in RGB, hsl(247, 61%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 28%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B1A9EA?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.73:1.
What colors go well with #B1A9EA?
Its direct complement is #E2EAA9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAD1A9 and #C2EAA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.