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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B771BC — Amethyst
#B771BC is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 296° 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 #B771BC
- faf5fa
- ead5eb
- d9b5dc
- c995cd
- b975be
- a955af
- 8c4491
- 6d3571
- 4e2651
- 301731
- 110811
Color schemes using #B771BC
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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#B771BC FAQ
What color is #B771BC?
#B771BC is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 296 degrees, 36% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B771BC?
#B771BC is rgb(183, 113, 188) in RGB, hsl(296, 36%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 40%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B771BC?
White text on this background reaches 3.44:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.1:1.
What colors go well with #B771BC?
Its direct complement is #76BC71. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9BBC71 and #71BC91 gives you contrast without the vibration.