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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B3A6E2 — Lilac
#B3A6E2 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 #B3A6E2
- f5f3fb
- d7d0f0
- b9ade4
- 9a89d9
- 7c66cd
- 5e42c2
- 4c34a1
- 3b297e
- 2a1d5a
- 1a1237
- 090613
Color schemes using #B3A6E2
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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#B3A6E2 FAQ
What color is #B3A6E2?
#B3A6E2 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 51% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B3A6E2?
#B3A6E2 is rgb(179, 166, 226) in RGB, hsl(253, 51%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 27%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B3A6E2?
White text on this background reaches 2.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.47:1.
What colors go well with #B3A6E2?
Its direct complement is #D5E2A6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E2D1A6 and #B7E2A6 gives you contrast without the vibration.