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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9AAF3 — Mauve
#B9AAF3 is a light saturated blue sitting at 252° 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 #B9AAF3
- f4f2fd
- d2c9f7
- b0a0f1
- 8e76eb
- 6c4de6
- 4a24e0
- 3b1bbb
- 2e1591
- 210f68
- 14093f
- 070316
Color schemes using #B9AAF3
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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#B9AAF3 FAQ
What color is #B9AAF3?
#B9AAF3 is a shade of mauve in the blue family. It has a hue of 252 degrees, 75% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B9AAF3?
#B9AAF3 is rgb(185, 170, 243) in RGB, hsl(252, 75%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 30%, 0%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9AAF3?
White text on this background reaches 2.08:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.11:1.
What colors go well with #B9AAF3?
Its direct complement is #E4F3AA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F3DDAA and #C0F3AA gives you contrast without the vibration.