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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B48FFA — Lilac
#B48FFA is a light saturated purple sitting at 261° 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 #B48FFA
- f5f0fe
- d7c4fc
- ba97fa
- 9c6af8
- 7e3df6
- 6010f4
- 4d0acc
- 3c079f
- 2b0572
- 1a0345
- 090118
Color schemes using #B48FFA
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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#B48FFA FAQ
What color is #B48FFA?
#B48FFA is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 261 degrees, 91% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B48FFA?
#B48FFA is rgb(180, 143, 250) in RGB, hsl(261, 91%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 43%, 0%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B48FFA?
White text on this background reaches 2.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.25:1.
What colors go well with #B48FFA?
Its direct complement is #D4FA8F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #FAEA8F and #9FFA8F gives you contrast without the vibration.