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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB9BB4 — Lilac
#BB9BB4 is a light desaturated pink sitting at 313° 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 #BB9BB4
- f9f6f8
- e6dae3
- d3bece
- c0a2b9
- ad86a4
- 9a6a90
- 7f5676
- 63435c
- 473042
- 2b1d28
- 0f0a0e
Color schemes using #BB9BB4
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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#BB9BB4 FAQ
What color is #BB9BB4?
#BB9BB4 is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 313 degrees, 19% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BB9BB4?
#BB9BB4 is rgb(187, 155, 180) in RGB, hsl(313, 19%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 4%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB9BB4?
White text on this background reaches 2.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.46:1.
What colors go well with #BB9BB4?
Its direct complement is #9BBBA2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A4BB9B and #9BBBB2 gives you contrast without the vibration.