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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4ADCD — Lilac
#B4ADCD is a light desaturated 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 #B4ADCD
- f6f6f9
- dcd8e7
- c1bbd6
- a69ec4
- 8c81b2
- 7164a0
- 5c5184
- 483f67
- 342d4a
- 1f1c2d
- 0b0a10
Color schemes using #B4ADCD
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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#B4ADCD FAQ
What color is #B4ADCD?
#B4ADCD is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 24% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B4ADCD?
#B4ADCD is rgb(180, 173, 205) in RGB, hsl(253, 24%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 16%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4ADCD?
White text on this background reaches 2.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.8:1.
What colors go well with #B4ADCD?
Its direct complement is #C6CDAD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDC4AD and #B6CDAD gives you contrast without the vibration.