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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4A9DF — Lilac
#B4A9DF is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 252° 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 #B4A9DF
- f5f4fb
- d7d2ee
- b9afe2
- 9b8dd5
- 7d6bc8
- 6049bc
- 4d3a9c
- 3c2d79
- 2b2057
- 1a1435
- 090713
Color schemes using #B4A9DF
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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#B4A9DF FAQ
What color is #B4A9DF?
#B4A9DF is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 252 degrees, 46% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B4A9DF?
#B4A9DF is rgb(180, 169, 223) in RGB, hsl(252, 46%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 24%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4A9DF?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.68:1.
What colors go well with #B4A9DF?
Its direct complement is #D5DFA9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DFCFA9 and #BADFA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.