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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD42AE — Plum
#BD42AE is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 307° 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 #BD42AE
- fbf4fa
- efd1eb
- e3aedd
- d68cce
- ca69bf
- be46b0
- 9e3792
- 7b2b72
- 581f52
- 361332
- 130711
Color schemes using #BD42AE
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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#BD42AE FAQ
What color is #BD42AE?
#BD42AE is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 307 degrees, 48% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BD42AE?
#BD42AE is rgb(189, 66, 174) in RGB, hsl(307, 48%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 65%, 8%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD42AE?
White text on this background reaches 4.61:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.55:1.
What colors go well with #BD42AE?
Its direct complement is #42BD51. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #71BD42 and #42BD8E gives you contrast without the vibration.