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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B3A6ED — Lilac
#B3A6ED is a light saturated blue sitting at 251° 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 #B3A6ED
- f4f2fc
- d3cbf4
- b2a4ec
- 907de4
- 6f57dc
- 4e30d5
- 3e24b1
- 301c8a
- 231463
- 150c3c
- 070415
Color schemes using #B3A6ED
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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#B3A6ED FAQ
What color is #B3A6ED?
#B3A6ED is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 251 degrees, 66% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B3A6ED?
#B3A6ED is rgb(179, 166, 237) in RGB, hsl(251, 66%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 30%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B3A6ED?
White text on this background reaches 2.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.59:1.
What colors go well with #B3A6ED?
Its direct complement is #E0EDA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDD6A6 and #BCEDA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.