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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B38DB4 — Lilac
#B38DB4 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 298° 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 #B38DB4
- f9f6f9
- e6d9e6
- d3bdd4
- c0a1c1
- ad84af
- 9b689c
- 7f5481
- 634265
- 472f48
- 2b1d2c
- 0f0a0f
Color schemes using #B38DB4
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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#B38DB4 FAQ
What color is #B38DB4?
#B38DB4 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 298 degrees, 21% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B38DB4?
#B38DB4 is rgb(179, 141, 180) in RGB, hsl(298, 21%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 22%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B38DB4?
White text on this background reaches 2.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.39:1.
What colors go well with #B38DB4?
Its direct complement is #8EB48D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A2B48D and #8DB49F gives you contrast without the vibration.