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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB1B68 — Cardinal
#BB1B68 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 331° 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 #BB1B68
- fdf2f7
- f7c9df
- f1a0c7
- eb76af
- e64d97
- e0247f
- bb1b68
- 911551
- 680f3a
- 3f0923
- 16030c
Color schemes using #BB1B68
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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#BB1B68 FAQ
What color is #BB1B68?
#BB1B68 is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 331 degrees, 75% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BB1B68?
#BB1B68 is rgb(187, 27, 104) in RGB, hsl(331, 75%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 86%, 44%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB1B68?
White text on this background reaches 6.05:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.47:1.
What colors go well with #BB1B68?
Its direct complement is #1BBB6E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1BBB1D and #1BB9BB gives you contrast without the vibration.