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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B6AEE5 — Lilac
#B6AEE5 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #B6AEE5
- f5f3fb
- d5d0f0
- b5ade4
- 9589d9
- 7566cd
- 5542c2
- 4534a1
- 35297e
- 261d5a
- 171237
- 080613
Color schemes using #B6AEE5
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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#B6AEE5 FAQ
What color is #B6AEE5?
#B6AEE5 is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 51% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B6AEE5?
#B6AEE5 is rgb(182, 174, 229) in RGB, hsl(249, 51%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 24%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B6AEE5?
White text on this background reaches 2.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.17:1.
What colors go well with #B6AEE5?
Its direct complement is #DDE5AE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5D2AE and #C1E5AE gives you contrast without the vibration.