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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B45FA3 — Amethyst
#B45FA3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 312° 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 #B45FA3
- faf5f9
- ebd5e7
- dcb5d4
- cd95c2
- be75af
- af559d
- 914482
- 713565
- 512649
- 31172c
- 110810
Color schemes using #B45FA3
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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#B45FA3 FAQ
What color is #B45FA3?
#B45FA3 is a shade of amethyst in the pink family. It has a hue of 312 degrees, 36% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B45FA3?
#B45FA3 is rgb(180, 95, 163) in RGB, hsl(312, 36%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 47%, 9%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B45FA3?
White text on this background reaches 4.11:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.11:1.
What colors go well with #B45FA3?
Its direct complement is #5FB470. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #79B45F and #5FB49B gives you contrast without the vibration.