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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BAA7DC — Lilac
#BAA7DC 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 #BAA7DC
- f6f4fb
- dcd3ed
- c2b1e0
- a88fd3
- 8e6ec5
- 744cb8
- 5e3d98
- 4a2f77
- 352255
- 201534
- 0b0712
Color schemes using #BAA7DC
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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#BAA7DC FAQ
What color is #BAA7DC?
#BAA7DC is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 262 degrees, 43% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BAA7DC?
#BAA7DC is rgb(186, 167, 220) in RGB, hsl(262, 43%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 24%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BAA7DC?
White text on this background reaches 2.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.65:1.
What colors go well with #BAA7DC?
Its direct complement is #C9DCA7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCD5A7 and #AFDCA7 gives you contrast without the vibration.