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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD89B2 — Lilac
#BD89B2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 313° 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 #BD89B2
- f9f5f9
- e9d7e5
- d8b9d1
- c79bbd
- b67daa
- a55f96
- 884d7c
- 6a3c60
- 4c2b45
- 2e1a2a
- 10090f
Color schemes using #BD89B2
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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#BD89B2 FAQ
What color is #BD89B2?
#BD89B2 is a shade of lilac in the pink family. It has a hue of 313 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BD89B2?
#BD89B2 is rgb(189, 137, 178) in RGB, hsl(313, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 6%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD89B2?
White text on this background reaches 2.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.38:1.
What colors go well with #BD89B2?
Its direct complement is #89BD95. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #98BD89 and #89BDAE gives you contrast without the vibration.