analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBB0ED — Lilac
#BBB0ED is a light saturated blue sitting at 251° 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.
#bbb0ed
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BBB0ED
- f4f3fc
- d3ccf3
- b3a6eb
- 9280e2
- 715ad9
- 5033d1
- 4027ae
- 321f88
- 241661
- 160d3b
- 080515
Color schemes using #BBB0ED
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
#BBB0ED FAQ
What color is #BBB0ED?
#BBB0ED is a shade of lilac in the blue family. It has a hue of 251 degrees, 63% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BBB0ED?
#BBB0ED is rgb(187, 176, 237) in RGB, hsl(251, 63%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 26%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBB0ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.99:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.55:1.
What colors go well with #BBB0ED?
Its direct complement is #E2EDB0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDDAB0 and #C3EDB0 gives you contrast without the vibration.