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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B5B2E6 — Lilac
#B5B2E6 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 243° 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 #B5B2E6
- f4f3fb
- d2d0f0
- afade4
- 8d89d9
- 6b66cd
- 4942c2
- 3a34a1
- 2d297e
- 201d5a
- 141237
- 070613
Color schemes using #B5B2E6
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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#B5B2E6 FAQ
What color is #B5B2E6?
#B5B2E6 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 243 degrees, 51% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B5B2E6?
#B5B2E6 is rgb(181, 178, 230) in RGB, hsl(243, 51%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 23%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B5B2E6?
White text on this background reaches 2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.48:1.
What colors go well with #B5B2E6?
Its direct complement is #E3E6B2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E6CFB2 and #C9E6B2 gives you contrast without the vibration.