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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD9EDC — Lilac
#BD9EDC is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 270° 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 #BD9EDC
- f7f4fb
- e0d1ef
- c8afe2
- b18cd6
- 9a6ac9
- 8247bd
- 6b389d
- 532c7a
- 3c2058
- 241335
- 0d0713
Color schemes using #BD9EDC
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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#BD9EDC FAQ
What color is #BD9EDC?
#BD9EDC is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 270 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BD9EDC?
#BD9EDC is rgb(189, 158, 220) in RGB, hsl(270, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 28%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD9EDC?
White text on this background reaches 2.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.09:1.
What colors go well with #BD9EDC?
Its direct complement is #BDDC9E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCDC9E and #9EDC9E gives you contrast without the vibration.