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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BA89BE — Lilac
#BA89BE is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 295° 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 #BA89BE
- f9f5fa
- e7d7e9
- d6b9d8
- c49ac8
- b27cb7
- a05ea6
- 844c8a
- 673b6b
- 4a2a4d
- 2d1a2f
- 100910
Color schemes using #BA89BE
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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#BA89BE FAQ
What color is #BA89BE?
#BA89BE is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 295 degrees, 29% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BA89BE?
#BA89BE is rgb(186, 137, 190) in RGB, hsl(295, 29%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 28%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BA89BE?
White text on this background reaches 2.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.41:1.
What colors go well with #BA89BE?
Its direct complement is #8DBE89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A8BE89 and #89BE9F gives you contrast without the vibration.