analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD9CCE — Lilac
#BD9CCE is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 280° 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.
#bd9cce
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BD9CCE
- f8f5fa
- e3d5ea
- cfb6db
- ba96cc
- a577bc
- 9058ad
- 77468f
- 5d376f
- 422750
- 281831
- 0e0811
Color schemes using #BD9CCE
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
#BD9CCE FAQ
What color is #BD9CCE?
#BD9CCE is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 280 degrees, 34% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BD9CCE?
#BD9CCE is rgb(189, 156, 206) in RGB, hsl(280, 34%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 24%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD9CCE?
White text on this background reaches 2.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.81:1.
What colors go well with #BD9CCE?
Its direct complement is #ADCE9C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C6CE9C and #9CCEA4 gives you contrast without the vibration.