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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBA8D7 — Lilac
#BBA8D7 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 264° 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 #BBA8D7
- f7f5fa
- ded4eb
- c4b4dd
- ab94ce
- 9274bf
- 7954b0
- 634392
- 4d3472
- 372652
- 221732
- 0c0811
Color schemes using #BBA8D7
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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#BBA8D7 FAQ
What color is #BBA8D7?
#BBA8D7 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 264 degrees, 37% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBA8D7?
#BBA8D7 is rgb(187, 168, 215) in RGB, hsl(264, 37%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 22%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBA8D7?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.7:1.
What colors go well with #BBA8D7?
Its direct complement is #C4D7A8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D7D2A8 and #ACD7A8 gives you contrast without the vibration.