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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B451BD — Amethyst
#B451BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 295° 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 #B451BD
- faf4fb
- ecd2ee
- ddb0e1
- ce8ed4
- c06cc7
- b14aba
- 933b9b
- 722e79
- 522157
- 321435
- 120712
Color schemes using #B451BD
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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#B451BD FAQ
What color is #B451BD?
#B451BD is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 295 degrees, 45% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B451BD?
#B451BD is rgb(180, 81, 189) in RGB, hsl(295, 45%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 57%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B451BD?
White text on this background reaches 4.33:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.85:1.
What colors go well with #B451BD?
Its direct complement is #5ABD51. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #90BD51 and #51BD7E gives you contrast without the vibration.