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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B49AE4 — Lilac
#B49AE4 is a light moderately 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 #B49AE4
- f6f3fc
- dacef2
- bfa9e8
- a384de
- 885fd4
- 6c3acb
- 582da8
- 452383
- 31195e
- 1e0f39
- 0b0514
Color schemes using #B49AE4
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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#B49AE4 FAQ
What color is #B49AE4?
#B49AE4 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 261 degrees, 58% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B49AE4?
#B49AE4 is rgb(180, 154, 228) in RGB, hsl(261, 58%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 32%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B49AE4?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.68:1.
What colors go well with #B49AE4?
Its direct complement is #CAE49A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E4D99A and #A5E49A gives you contrast without the vibration.