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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4ABD4 — Lilac
#B4ABD4 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 253° 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 #B4ABD4
- f6f5fa
- dad6ea
- bfb7da
- a398ca
- 8779ba
- 6b5aaa
- 57488d
- 44396e
- 31294f
- 1e1930
- 0a0911
Color schemes using #B4ABD4
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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#B4ABD4 FAQ
What color is #B4ABD4?
#B4ABD4 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 32% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B4ABD4?
#B4ABD4 is rgb(180, 171, 212) in RGB, hsl(253, 32%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 19%, 0%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4ABD4?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.72:1.
What colors go well with #B4ABD4?
Its direct complement is #CBD4AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D4C8AB and #B6D4AB gives you contrast without the vibration.