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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B48DB1 — Lilac
#B48DB1 is a mid-tone desaturated pink sitting at 305° 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 #B48DB1
- f9f6f9
- e6d9e5
- d4bdd2
- c1a1bf
- af84ab
- 9c6898
- 81547d
- 654262
- 482f46
- 2c1d2b
- 0f0a0f
Color schemes using #B48DB1
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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#B48DB1 FAQ
What color is #B48DB1?
#B48DB1 is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 305 degrees, 21% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B48DB1?
#B48DB1 is rgb(180, 141, 177) in RGB, hsl(305, 21%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 2%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B48DB1?
White text on this background reaches 2.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.39:1.
What colors go well with #B48DB1?
Its direct complement is #8DB490. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9DB48D and #8DB4A4 gives you contrast without the vibration.