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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B89ED6 — Lilac
#B89ED6 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 268° 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 #B89ED6
- f7f4fa
- dfd3ed
- c7b2df
- af91d1
- 9770c3
- 7f4fb5
- 683f96
- 513175
- 3a2354
- 231533
- 0c0812
Color schemes using #B89ED6
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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#B89ED6 FAQ
What color is #B89ED6?
#B89ED6 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 268 degrees, 41% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B89ED6?
#B89ED6 is rgb(184, 158, 214) in RGB, hsl(268, 41%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 26%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B89ED6?
White text on this background reaches 2.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.9:1.
What colors go well with #B89ED6?
Its direct complement is #BCD69E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D6D49E and #A0D69E gives you contrast without the vibration.