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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B5AAEE — Lilac
#B5AAEE is a light saturated blue sitting at 250° 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 #B5AAEE
- f4f2fc
- d2cbf5
- b0a4ed
- 8e7de5
- 6c56de
- 4a2ed6
- 3b23b2
- 2e1b8b
- 211464
- 140c3c
- 070415
Color schemes using #B5AAEE
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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#B5AAEE FAQ
What color is #B5AAEE?
#B5AAEE is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 250 degrees, 67% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B5AAEE?
#B5AAEE is rgb(181, 170, 238) in RGB, hsl(250, 67%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 29%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B5AAEE?
White text on this background reaches 2.11:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.95:1.
What colors go well with #B5AAEE?
Its direct complement is #E3EEAA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EED7AA and #C1EEAA gives you contrast without the vibration.