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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B01C9D — Plum
#B01C9D is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 308° 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 #B01C9D
- fdf2fb
- f7c9f1
- f0a1e6
- ea78db
- e44fd0
- dd27c5
- b81da4
- 901680
- 67105c
- 3f0a38
- 160314
Color schemes using #B01C9D
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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#B01C9D FAQ
What color is #B01C9D?
#B01C9D is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 308 degrees, 73% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B01C9D?
#B01C9D is rgb(176, 28, 157) in RGB, hsl(308, 73%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 84%, 11%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B01C9D?
White text on this background reaches 6:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.5:1.
What colors go well with #B01C9D?
Its direct complement is #1CB02F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #52B01C and #1CB07A gives you contrast without the vibration.