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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B2A6DE — Lilac
#B2A6DE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 253° 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 #B2A6DE
- f5f4fb
- d8d2ee
- baafe2
- 9d8dd5
- 7f6bc8
- 6149bc
- 4f3a9c
- 3d2d79
- 2c2057
- 1b1435
- 090713
Color schemes using #B2A6DE
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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#B2A6DE FAQ
What color is #B2A6DE?
#B2A6DE is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 46% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B2A6DE?
#B2A6DE is rgb(178, 166, 222) in RGB, hsl(253, 46%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 25%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B2A6DE?
White text on this background reaches 2.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.4:1.
What colors go well with #B2A6DE?
Its direct complement is #D2DEA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DECEA6 and #B6DEA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.