analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD3BED — Amethyst
#BD3BED is a mid-tone saturated purple sitting at 284° 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.
#bd3bed
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BD3BED
- faf1fe
- ecc6fa
- de9bf6
- cf70f2
- c145ee
- b21aea
- 9412c3
- 730e98
- 530a6d
- 320642
- 120217
Color schemes using #BD3BED
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.
Nearby colors
#BD3BED FAQ
What color is #BD3BED?
#BD3BED is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 284 degrees, 83% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BD3BED?
#BD3BED is rgb(189, 59, 237) in RGB, hsl(284, 83%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 75%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD3BED?
White text on this background reaches 4.19:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.01:1.
What colors go well with #BD3BED?
Its direct complement is #6AED3B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C3ED3B and #3BED64 gives you contrast without the vibration.