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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B289BD — Lilac
#B289BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 287° 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 #B289BD
- f9f5f9
- e5d7e9
- d1b9d8
- bd9bc7
- aa7db6
- 965fa5
- 7c4d88
- 603c6a
- 452b4c
- 2a1a2e
- 0f0910
Color schemes using #B289BD
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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#B289BD FAQ
What color is #B289BD?
#B289BD is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 287 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B289BD?
#B289BD is rgb(178, 137, 189) in RGB, hsl(287, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 28%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B289BD?
White text on this background reaches 2.91:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.21:1.
What colors go well with #B289BD?
Its direct complement is #95BD89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEBD89 and #89BD98 gives you contrast without the vibration.