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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B1ABC4 — Lilac
#B1ABC4 is a light desaturated blue sitting at 254° 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 #B1ABC4
- f7f6f9
- dddbe5
- c3bfd2
- aaa4be
- 9088ab
- 776d97
- 61587d
- 4c4561
- 363246
- 211e2a
- 0c0b0f
Color schemes using #B1ABC4
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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#B1ABC4 FAQ
What color is #B1ABC4?
#B1ABC4 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 254 degrees, 17% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B1ABC4?
#B1ABC4 is rgb(177, 171, 196) in RGB, hsl(254, 17%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 13%, 0%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B1ABC4?
White text on this background reaches 2.21:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.49:1.
What colors go well with #B1ABC4?
Its direct complement is #BEC4AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C4BDAB and #B2C4AB gives you contrast without the vibration.