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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B48BD5 — Lilac
#B48BD5 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 273° 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 #B48BD5
- f8f4fb
- e1d1ef
- cbafe2
- b58cd6
- 9e6ac9
- 8847bd
- 70389d
- 572c7a
- 3e2058
- 261335
- 0d0713
Color schemes using #B48BD5
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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#B48BD5 FAQ
What color is #B48BD5?
#B48BD5 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 273 degrees, 47% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B48BD5?
#B48BD5 is rgb(180, 139, 213) in RGB, hsl(273, 47%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 35%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B48BD5?
White text on this background reaches 2.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.59:1.
What colors go well with #B48BD5?
Its direct complement is #ACD58B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D1D58B and #8BD58F gives you contrast without the vibration.