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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB54AD — Amethyst
#BB54AD is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 308° 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 #BB54AD
- fbf4fa
- edd3ea
- e0b1da
- d38fca
- c56eba
- b84ca9
- 983d8c
- 772f6d
- 55224e
- 341530
- 120711
Color schemes using #BB54AD
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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#BB54AD FAQ
What color is #BB54AD?
#BB54AD is a shade of amethyst in the pink family. It has a hue of 308 degrees, 43% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BB54AD?
#BB54AD is rgb(187, 84, 173) in RGB, hsl(308, 43%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 55%, 7%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB54AD?
White text on this background reaches 4.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.98:1.
What colors go well with #BB54AD?
Its direct complement is #54BB61. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #79BB54 and #54BB95 gives you contrast without the vibration.