Lucius Lilac color: hex code #BAA2CE
Lucius Lilac has the hex code #BAA2CE. It is a light, desaturated violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 63.5% green and 80.8% blue (186, 162, 206).
Its hue angle is 273°, with 31% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 21% magenta, 0% yellow and 19% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.15:1).
Lucius Lilac (#BAA2CE) color codes
| HEX | #BAA2CE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 162, 206) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 63.5%, 80.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(273, 31%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(273, 21%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 21%, 0%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.99, 17.04, -19.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.99, 25.67, 311.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.309, 40.736, 63.909) | |
| Decimal | 12231374 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Lucius Lilac, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #BAA2CE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BAA2CE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #BAA2CE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9baad0Protanopia
no red cones#a0abcdDeuteranopia
no green cones#b8a7b1Tritanopia
no blue cones#abababAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #baa2ce; }
.text { color: #baa2ce; }
.border { border: 2px solid #baa2ce; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 162 206 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #baa2ce, #cea2cc); }Similar colors
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See #BAA2CE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BAA2CE?
- #BAA2CE is a light, desaturated violet known as Lucius Lilac. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Lucius Lilac?
- The RGB value is 186, 162, 206: 186 red, 162 green and 206 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Lucius Lilac?
- The complementary color is #B6CEA2, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BAA2CE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.15:1 and white text 2.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.