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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B29ED6 — Lilac
#B29ED6 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 261° 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 #B29ED6
- f6f4fa
- dcd3ed
- c2b2df
- a791d1
- 8d70c3
- 734fb5
- 5d3f96
- 493175
- 342354
- 201533
- 0b0812
Color schemes using #B29ED6
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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#B29ED6 FAQ
What color is #B29ED6?
#B29ED6 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 261 degrees, 41% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B29ED6?
#B29ED6 is rgb(178, 158, 214) in RGB, hsl(261, 41%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 26%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B29ED6?
White text on this background reaches 2.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.75:1.
What colors go well with #B29ED6?
Its direct complement is #C3D69E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D6CE9E and #A6D69E gives you contrast without the vibration.