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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B3ACD2 — Lilac
#B3ACD2 is a light moderately 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 #B3ACD2
- f6f5fa
- dad7e9
- beb8d9
- a29ac8
- 867bb8
- 6a5da8
- 564b8b
- 433a6c
- 302a4e
- 1d192f
- 0a0911
Color schemes using #B3ACD2
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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#B3ACD2 FAQ
What color is #B3ACD2?
#B3ACD2 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 251 degrees, 30% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B3ACD2?
#B3ACD2 is rgb(179, 172, 210) in RGB, hsl(251, 30%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 18%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B3ACD2?
White text on this background reaches 2.15:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.75:1.
What colors go well with #B3ACD2?
Its direct complement is #CBD2AC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D2C6AC and #B8D2AC gives you contrast without the vibration.