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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9A8D6 — Lilac
#B9A8D6 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 #B9A8D6
- f7f5fa
- ddd5eb
- c3b5dc
- a995cd
- 9075be
- 7655af
- 604491
- 4b3571
- 362651
- 211731
- 0c0811
Color schemes using #B9A8D6
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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#B9A8D6 FAQ
What color is #B9A8D6?
#B9A8D6 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 262 degrees, 36% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9A8D6?
#B9A8D6 is rgb(185, 168, 214) in RGB, hsl(262, 36%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 21%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9A8D6?
White text on this background reaches 2.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.63:1.
What colors go well with #B9A8D6?
Its direct complement is #C5D6A8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D6D0A8 and #AED6A8 gives you contrast without the vibration.