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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B04AA1 — Plum
#B04AA1 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 309° 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 #B04AA1
- faf4fa
- edd3e9
- dfb2d8
- d191c7
- c370b7
- b54fa6
- 963f89
- 75316b
- 54234d
- 33152f
- 120810
Color schemes using #B04AA1
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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#B04AA1 FAQ
What color is #B04AA1?
#B04AA1 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 309 degrees, 41% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B04AA1?
#B04AA1 is rgb(176, 74, 161) in RGB, hsl(309, 41%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 58%, 9%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B04AA1?
White text on this background reaches 4.84:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.34:1.
What colors go well with #B04AA1?
Its direct complement is #4AB059. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6EB04A and #4AB08C gives you contrast without the vibration.