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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB9BC0 — Lilac
#BB9BC0 is a light desaturated purple sitting at 292° 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 #BB9BC0
- f9f6f9
- e5d9e7
- d2bcd5
- be9fc3
- ab82b1
- 97659f
- 7d5283
- 614066
- 462e49
- 2a1c2d
- 0f0a10
Color schemes using #BB9BC0
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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#BB9BC0 FAQ
What color is #BB9BC0?
#BB9BC0 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 292 degrees, 23% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BB9BC0?
#BB9BC0 is rgb(187, 155, 192) in RGB, hsl(292, 23%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 19%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB9BC0?
White text on this background reaches 2.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.56:1.
What colors go well with #BB9BC0?
Its direct complement is #A0C09B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B2C09B and #9BC0A8 gives you contrast without the vibration.