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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB5DAA — Amethyst
#BB5DAA is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 311° 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 #BB5DAA
- faf4f9
- edd3e8
- dfb2d7
- d191c5
- c370b4
- b54fa2
- 963f86
- 753169
- 54234b
- 33152e
- 120810
Color schemes using #BB5DAA
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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#BB5DAA FAQ
What color is #BB5DAA?
#BB5DAA is a shade of amethyst in the pink family. It has a hue of 311 degrees, 41% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BB5DAA?
#BB5DAA is rgb(187, 93, 170) in RGB, hsl(311, 41%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 50%, 9%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB5DAA?
White text on this background reaches 3.99:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.26:1.
What colors go well with #BB5DAA?
Its direct complement is #5DBB6E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7BBB5D and #5DBB9E gives you contrast without the vibration.