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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBA5EE — Lilac
#BBA5EE is a light saturated purple sitting at 258° 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 #BBA5EE
- f5f2fd
- d7cbf5
- baa3ee
- 9c7ce6
- 7e54df
- 602dd7
- 4e22b3
- 3d1b8c
- 2b1364
- 1a0c3d
- 090415
Color schemes using #BBA5EE
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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#BBA5EE FAQ
What color is #BBA5EE?
#BBA5EE is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 258 degrees, 68% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BBA5EE?
#BBA5EE is rgb(187, 165, 238) in RGB, hsl(258, 68%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 31%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBA5EE?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.73:1.
What colors go well with #BBA5EE?
Its direct complement is #D8EEA5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEDFA5 and #B4EEA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.