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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9A2E2 — Lilac
#B9A2E2 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 262° 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 #B9A2E2
- f6f3fb
- dcd0f0
- c1ace5
- a688da
- 8b65ce
- 7141c3
- 5c33a2
- 48287e
- 331d5b
- 1f1137
- 0b0613
Color schemes using #B9A2E2
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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#B9A2E2 FAQ
What color is #B9A2E2?
#B9A2E2 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 262 degrees, 52% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9A2E2?
#B9A2E2 is rgb(185, 162, 226) in RGB, hsl(262, 52%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 28%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9A2E2?
White text on this background reaches 2.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.33:1.
What colors go well with #B9A2E2?
Its direct complement is #CAE2A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E2D9A2 and #AAE2A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.