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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B04FAE — Amethyst
#B04FAE is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 301° 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 #B04FAE
- faf4fa
- ecd4eb
- ddb4dc
- cf93ce
- c073bf
- b253b0
- 934292
- 733472
- 522552
- 321632
- 120811
Color schemes using #B04FAE
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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#B04FAE FAQ
What color is #B04FAE?
#B04FAE is a shade of amethyst in the pink family. It has a hue of 301 degrees, 38% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B04FAE?
#B04FAE is rgb(176, 79, 174) in RGB, hsl(301, 38%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 55%, 1%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B04FAE?
White text on this background reaches 4.59:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.58:1.
What colors go well with #B04FAE?
Its direct complement is #4FB051. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7EB04F and #4FB081 gives you contrast without the vibration.