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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B346D8 — Amethyst
#B346D8 is a mid-tone saturated purple sitting at 285° 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 #B346D8
- faf2fc
- eaccf4
- daa5ec
- ca7ee4
- ba58db
- ab31d3
- 8d25b0
- 6e1d89
- 4f1562
- 300d3c
- 110415
Color schemes using #B346D8
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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#B346D8 FAQ
What color is #B346D8?
#B346D8 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 285 degrees, 65% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B346D8?
#B346D8 is rgb(179, 70, 216) in RGB, hsl(285, 65%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 68%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B346D8?
White text on this background reaches 4.39:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.78:1.
What colors go well with #B346D8?
Its direct complement is #6AD846. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B3D846 and #46D86A gives you contrast without the vibration.