analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBAEDB — Lilac
#BBAEDB is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 257° 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.
#bbaedb
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #BBAEDB
- f6f4fa
- dbd4ec
- bfb4dd
- a493cf
- 8973c0
- 6d53b2
- 594293
- 453473
- 322552
- 1e1632
- 0b0812
Color schemes using #BBAEDB
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.
Nearby colors
#BBAEDB FAQ
What color is #BBAEDB?
#BBAEDB is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 257 degrees, 38% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBAEDB?
#BBAEDB is rgb(187, 174, 219) in RGB, hsl(257, 38%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 21%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBAEDB?
White text on this background reaches 2.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.19:1.
What colors go well with #BBAEDB?
Its direct complement is #CEDBAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DBD1AE and #B8DBAE gives you contrast without the vibration.