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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B5AFE9 — Lilac
#B5AFE9 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 246° 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 #B5AFE9
- f4f3fc
- d2cef2
- b0a9e8
- 8d84dd
- 6b60d3
- 493bc9
- 3a2ea7
- 2d2483
- 201a5e
- 141039
- 070514
Color schemes using #B5AFE9
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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#B5AFE9 FAQ
What color is #B5AFE9?
#B5AFE9 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 246 degrees, 57% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B5AFE9?
#B5AFE9 is rgb(181, 175, 233) in RGB, hsl(246, 57%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 25%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B5AFE9?
White text on this background reaches 2.04:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.27:1.
What colors go well with #B5AFE9?
Its direct complement is #E3E9AF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9D2AF and #C6E9AF gives you contrast without the vibration.