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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B6AADA — Lilac
#B6AADA is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 255° 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 #B6AADA
- f6f4fa
- dad4ec
- beb3de
- a293cf
- 8672c1
- 6a51b3
- 564194
- 433374
- 302453
- 1d1632
- 0a0812
Color schemes using #B6AADA
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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#B6AADA FAQ
What color is #B6AADA?
#B6AADA is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 255 degrees, 39% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B6AADA?
#B6AADA is rgb(182, 170, 218) in RGB, hsl(255, 39%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 22%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B6AADA?
White text on this background reaches 2.15:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.75:1.
What colors go well with #B6AADA?
Its direct complement is #CEDAAA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DACEAA and #B6DAAA gives you contrast without the vibration.