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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B766B3 — Amethyst
#B766B3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 303° 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 #B766B3
- faf5fa
- ebd5ea
- dcb5da
- cd95ca
- be75ba
- af55ab
- 91448d
- 71356e
- 51264f
- 311730
- 110811
Color schemes using #B766B3
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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#B766B3 FAQ
What color is #B766B3?
#B766B3 is a shade of amethyst in the pink family. It has a hue of 303 degrees, 36% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B766B3?
#B766B3 is rgb(183, 102, 179) in RGB, hsl(303, 36%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 44%, 2%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B766B3?
White text on this background reaches 3.77:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.56:1.
What colors go well with #B766B3?
Its direct complement is #66B76A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8BB766 and #66B793 gives you contrast without the vibration.