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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBABC4 — Lilac
#BBABC4 is a light desaturated purple sitting at 278° 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 #BBABC4
- f8f6f9
- e1dbe5
- cbbfd2
- b5a4be
- 9e88ab
- 886d97
- 6f587d
- 574561
- 3e3246
- 261e2a
- 0d0b0f
Color schemes using #BBABC4
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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#BBABC4 FAQ
What color is #BBABC4?
#BBABC4 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 278 degrees, 17% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBABC4?
#BBABC4 is rgb(187, 171, 196) in RGB, hsl(278, 17%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 13%, 0%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBABC4?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.74:1.
What colors go well with #BBABC4?
Its direct complement is #B4C4AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C1C4AB and #ABC4AF gives you contrast without the vibration.