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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B04FA0 — Plum
#B04FA0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 310° 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 #B04FA0
- faf4f9
- ecd4e8
- ddb4d6
- cf93c5
- c073b3
- b253a2
- 934286
- 733468
- 52254b
- 32162d
- 120810
Color schemes using #B04FA0
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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#B04FA0 FAQ
What color is #B04FA0?
#B04FA0 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 310 degrees, 38% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B04FA0?
#B04FA0 is rgb(176, 79, 160) in RGB, hsl(310, 38%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 55%, 9%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B04FA0?
White text on this background reaches 4.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.47:1.
What colors go well with #B04FA0?
Its direct complement is #4FB05F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6FB04F and #4FB090 gives you contrast without the vibration.