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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B15DA2 — Amethyst
#B15DA2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 311° 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 #B15DA2
- faf5f9
- ebd5e7
- dcb5d5
- cc96c2
- bd76b0
- ae569e
- 904582
- 703666
- 512749
- 31182c
- 110810
Color schemes using #B15DA2
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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#B15DA2 FAQ
What color is #B15DA2?
#B15DA2 is a shade of amethyst in the pink family. It has a hue of 311 degrees, 35% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B15DA2?
#B15DA2 is rgb(177, 93, 162) in RGB, hsl(311, 35%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 47%, 8%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B15DA2?
White text on this background reaches 4.24:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.96:1.
What colors go well with #B15DA2?
Its direct complement is #5DB16D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #78B15D and #5DB197 gives you contrast without the vibration.