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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB5DBA — Amethyst
#BB5DBA is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 301° 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 #BB5DBA
- faf4fa
- edd3ec
- dfb2de
- d191d0
- c370c2
- b54fb4
- 963f95
- 753174
- 542353
- 331533
- 120812
Color schemes using #BB5DBA
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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#BB5DBA FAQ
What color is #BB5DBA?
#BB5DBA is a shade of amethyst in the pink family. It has a hue of 301 degrees, 41% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BB5DBA?
#BB5DBA is rgb(187, 93, 186) in RGB, hsl(301, 41%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 50%, 1%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB5DBA?
White text on this background reaches 3.9:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.39:1.
What colors go well with #BB5DBA?
Its direct complement is #5DBB5F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8BBB5D and #5DBB8E gives you contrast without the vibration.