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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B889BE — Lilac
#B889BE is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 293° 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 #B889BE
- f9f5fa
- e7d7e9
- d5b9d8
- c29ac8
- b07cb7
- 9e5ea6
- 824c8a
- 663b6b
- 492a4d
- 2c1a2f
- 100910
Color schemes using #B889BE
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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#B889BE FAQ
What color is #B889BE?
#B889BE is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 293 degrees, 29% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B889BE?
#B889BE is rgb(184, 137, 190) in RGB, hsl(293, 29%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 28%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B889BE?
White text on this background reaches 2.85:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.36:1.
What colors go well with #B889BE?
Its direct complement is #8FBE89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A9BE89 and #89BE9D gives you contrast without the vibration.