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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB70BD — Amethyst
#BB70BD 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 #BB70BD
- faf5fa
- ebd4eb
- dbb4dd
- cc94ce
- bd74bf
- ad54b0
- 8f4392
- 703472
- 502652
- 311732
- 110811
Color schemes using #BB70BD
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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#BB70BD FAQ
What color is #BB70BD?
#BB70BD is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 298 degrees, 37% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BB70BD?
#BB70BD is rgb(187, 112, 189) in RGB, hsl(298, 37%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 41%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB70BD?
White text on this background reaches 3.41:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.17:1.
What colors go well with #BB70BD?
Its direct complement is #72BD70. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99BD70 and #70BD94 gives you contrast without the vibration.