analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4A2B4 — Lilac
#B4A2B4 is a light desaturated gray sitting at 300° 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 #B4A2B4
- f8f7f8
- e3dce3
- cec2ce
- baa8ba
- a58ea5
- 907490
- 765f76
- 5c4a5c
- 423542
- 282028
- 0e0b0e
Color schemes using #B4A2B4
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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#B4A2B4 FAQ
What color is #B4A2B4?
#B4A2B4 is a shade of lilac in the gray family. It has a hue of 300 degrees, 11% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B4A2B4?
#B4A2B4 is rgb(180, 162, 180) in RGB, hsl(300, 11%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4A2B4?
White text on this background reaches 2.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.77:1.
What colors go well with #B4A2B4?
Its direct complement is #A2B4A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ABB4A2 and #A2B4AB gives you contrast without the vibration.