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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B5ADD1 — Lilac
#B5ADD1 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 #B5ADD1
- f6f5f9
- dbd7e9
- c0b9d8
- a59bc7
- 897db6
- 6e5fa5
- 5a4d88
- 463c6a
- 322b4c
- 1e1a2e
- 0b0910
Color schemes using #B5ADD1
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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#B5ADD1 FAQ
What color is #B5ADD1?
#B5ADD1 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 28% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B5ADD1?
#B5ADD1 is rgb(181, 173, 209) in RGB, hsl(253, 28%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 17%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B5ADD1?
White text on this background reaches 2.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.86:1.
What colors go well with #B5ADD1?
Its direct complement is #C9D1AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D1C7AD and #B8D1AD gives you contrast without the vibration.