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#B77EB9 — Amethyst
#B77EB9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 298° 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 #B77EB9
- f9f5fa
- e9d7e9
- d8b8d9
- c79ac8
- b67bb8
- a55da8
- 884b8b
- 6a3a6c
- 4c2a4e
- 2e192f
- 100911
Color schemes using #B77EB9
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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#B77EB9 FAQ
What color is #B77EB9?
#B77EB9 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 298 degrees, 30% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B77EB9?
#B77EB9 is rgb(183, 126, 185) in RGB, hsl(298, 30%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 32%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B77EB9?
White text on this background reaches 3.14:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.7:1.
What colors go well with #B77EB9?
Its direct complement is #80B97E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9EB97E and #7EB99A gives you contrast without the vibration.