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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4AEE1 — Lilac
#B4AEE1 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 247° 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 #B4AEE1
- f5f4fb
- d5d2ee
- b5afe2
- 958dd5
- 766bc8
- 5649bc
- 453a9c
- 362d79
- 272057
- 171435
- 080713
Color schemes using #B4AEE1
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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#B4AEE1 FAQ
What color is #B4AEE1?
#B4AEE1 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 247 degrees, 46% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B4AEE1?
#B4AEE1 is rgb(180, 174, 225) in RGB, hsl(247, 46%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 23%, 0%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4AEE1?
White text on this background reaches 2.08:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.08:1.
What colors go well with #B4AEE1?
Its direct complement is #DBE1AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E1CDAD and #C1E1AD gives you contrast without the vibration.