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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB9DF6 — Lilac
#BB9DF6 is a light saturated purple sitting at 260° 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 #BB9DF6
- f5f1fe
- d7c6fa
- b99bf6
- 9b70f2
- 7d45ee
- 5f1aea
- 4d12c3
- 3c0e98
- 2b0a6d
- 1a0642
- 090217
Color schemes using #BB9DF6
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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#BB9DF6 FAQ
What color is #BB9DF6?
#BB9DF6 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 260 degrees, 83% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BB9DF6?
#BB9DF6 is rgb(187, 157, 246) in RGB, hsl(260, 83%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 36%, 0%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB9DF6?
White text on this background reaches 2.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.27:1.
What colors go well with #BB9DF6?
Its direct complement is #D8F69D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F6E79D and #ACF69D gives you contrast without the vibration.