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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B2ABD8 — Lilac
#B2ABD8 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #B2ABD8
- f5f5fa
- d8d4eb
- bab4dd
- 9d94ce
- 7f74bf
- 6254b0
- 4f4392
- 3e3472
- 2c2652
- 1b1732
- 090811
Color schemes using #B2ABD8
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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#B2ABD8 FAQ
What color is #B2ABD8?
#B2ABD8 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 37% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B2ABD8?
#B2ABD8 is rgb(178, 171, 216) in RGB, hsl(249, 37%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 21%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B2ABD8?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.71:1.
What colors go well with #B2ABD8?
Its direct complement is #D2D8AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D8C9AB and #BBD8AB gives you contrast without the vibration.