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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B888E2 — Lilac
#B888E2 is a light saturated purple sitting at 272° 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 #B888E2
- f8f3fc
- e1cdf3
- cba7ea
- b481e1
- 9e5cd7
- 8736ce
- 6f2aac
- 572086
- 3e1760
- 260e3a
- 0d0515
Color schemes using #B888E2
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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#B888E2 FAQ
What color is #B888E2?
#B888E2 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 272 degrees, 61% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B888E2?
#B888E2 is rgb(184, 136, 226) in RGB, hsl(272, 61%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 40%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B888E2?
White text on this background reaches 2.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.66:1.
What colors go well with #B888E2?
Its direct complement is #B2E288. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DFE288 and #88E28B gives you contrast without the vibration.