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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B29BE4 — Lilac
#B29BE4 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 259° 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 #B29BE4
- f6f3fc
- d9cef2
- bda9e8
- a184dd
- 8460d3
- 683bc9
- 542ea7
- 422483
- 2f1a5e
- 1d1039
- 0a0514
Color schemes using #B29BE4
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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#B29BE4 FAQ
What color is #B29BE4?
#B29BE4 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 259 degrees, 57% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B29BE4?
#B29BE4 is rgb(178, 155, 228) in RGB, hsl(259, 57%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 32%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B29BE4?
White text on this background reaches 2.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.7:1.
What colors go well with #B29BE4?
Its direct complement is #CDE49B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E4D69B and #A8E49B gives you contrast without the vibration.