analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B261BD — Amethyst
#B261BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 293° 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.
#b261bd
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B261BD
- faf4fa
- ead3ed
- dab2df
- c991d1
- b970c3
- a94fb5
- 8c3f96
- 6d3175
- 4e2354
- 301533
- 110812
Color schemes using #B261BD
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.
Nearby colors
#B261BD FAQ
What color is #B261BD?
#B261BD is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 293 degrees, 41% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B261BD?
#B261BD is rgb(178, 97, 189) in RGB, hsl(293, 41%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 49%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B261BD?
White text on this background reaches 3.93:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.34:1.
What colors go well with #B261BD?
Its direct complement is #6CBD61. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9ABD61 and #61BD84 gives you contrast without the vibration.