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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB71BC — Amethyst
#BB71BC is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 299° 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 #BB71BC
- faf5fa
- ebd5eb
- dbb5dc
- cc95cd
- bd75be
- ae55af
- 904491
- 703571
- 502651
- 311731
- 110811
Color schemes using #BB71BC
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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#BB71BC FAQ
What color is #BB71BC?
#BB71BC is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 299 degrees, 36% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BB71BC?
#BB71BC is rgb(187, 113, 188) in RGB, hsl(299, 36%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 40%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB71BC?
White text on this background reaches 3.39:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.2:1.
What colors go well with #BB71BC?
Its direct complement is #72BC71. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #98BC71 and #71BC95 gives you contrast without the vibration.