analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B49FDF — Lilac
#B49FDF is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 260° 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.
#b49fdf
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B49FDF
- f6f4fb
- dbd0ef
- bfade4
- a48ad8
- 8967cc
- 6d44c1
- 5935a0
- 452a7d
- 321e5a
- 1e1236
- 0b0613
Color schemes using #B49FDF
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.
Nearby colors
#B49FDF FAQ
What color is #B49FDF?
#B49FDF is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 260 degrees, 50% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B49FDF?
#B49FDF is rgb(180, 159, 223) in RGB, hsl(260, 50%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 29%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B49FDF?
White text on this background reaches 2.34:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.97:1.
What colors go well with #B49FDF?
Its direct complement is #CADF9F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DFD59F and #AADF9F gives you contrast without the vibration.