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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BEAEE5 — Lilac
#BEAEE5 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.
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Tints and shades of #BEAEE5
- f6f3fb
- d9d0f0
- bcade4
- a089d9
- 8366cd
- 6642c2
- 5334a1
- 41297e
- 2e1d5a
- 1c1237
- 0a0613
Color schemes using #BEAEE5
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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#BEAEE5 FAQ
What color is #BEAEE5?
#BEAEE5 is a shade of lilac in the purple family. It has a hue of 257 degrees, 51% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BEAEE5?
#BEAEE5 is rgb(190, 174, 229) in RGB, hsl(257, 51%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 24%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BEAEE5?
White text on this background reaches 2.02:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.38:1.
What colors go well with #BEAEE5?
Its direct complement is #D5E5AE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5D9AE and #BAE5AE gives you contrast without the vibration.