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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4A9CB — Lilac
#B4A9CB is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 259° 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 #B4A9CB
- f7f5f9
- ddd8e8
- c3bbd6
- aa9dc4
- 9080b3
- 7763a1
- 615085
- 4c3e68
- 362d4b
- 211b2d
- 0c0a10
Color schemes using #B4A9CB
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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#B4A9CB FAQ
What color is #B4A9CB?
#B4A9CB is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 259 degrees, 25% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B4A9CB?
#B4A9CB is rgb(180, 169, 203) in RGB, hsl(259, 25%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 17%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4A9CB?
White text on this background reaches 2.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.48:1.
What colors go well with #B4A9CB?
Its direct complement is #C0CBA9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CBC5A9 and #AFCBA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.