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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC71B0 — Amethyst
#BC71B0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 310° 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 #BC71B0
- faf5f9
- ebd5e7
- dcb5d6
- cd95c4
- be75b2
- af55a0
- 914484
- 713567
- 51264a
- 31172d
- 110810
Color schemes using #BC71B0
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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#BC71B0 FAQ
What color is #BC71B0?
#BC71B0 is a shade of amethyst in the pink family. It has a hue of 310 degrees, 36% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BC71B0?
#BC71B0 is rgb(188, 113, 176) in RGB, hsl(310, 36%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 40%, 6%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC71B0?
White text on this background reaches 3.43:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.13:1.
What colors go well with #BC71B0?
Its direct complement is #71BC7D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8ABC71 and #71BCA3 gives you contrast without the vibration.