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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B78BC1 — Lilac
#B78BC1 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 289° 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 #B78BC1
- f9f5fa
- e6d7e9
- d3b8d9
- c09ac8
- ad7bb8
- 9a5da8
- 7f4b8b
- 633a6c
- 472a4e
- 2b192f
- 0f0911
Color schemes using #B78BC1
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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#B78BC1 FAQ
What color is #B78BC1?
#B78BC1 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 289 degrees, 30% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B78BC1?
#B78BC1 is rgb(183, 139, 193) in RGB, hsl(289, 30%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 28%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B78BC1?
White text on this background reaches 2.81:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.48:1.
What colors go well with #B78BC1?
Its direct complement is #95C18B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B0C18B and #8BC19C gives you contrast without the vibration.