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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD6BAE — Amethyst
#BD6BAE is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 311° 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 #BD6BAE
- faf4f9
- ecd4e7
- ddb4d6
- cf93c4
- c073b2
- b253a0
- 934284
- 733467
- 52254a
- 32162d
- 120810
Color schemes using #BD6BAE
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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#BD6BAE FAQ
What color is #BD6BAE?
#BD6BAE is a shade of amethyst in the pink family. It has a hue of 311 degrees, 38% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BD6BAE?
#BD6BAE is rgb(189, 107, 174) in RGB, hsl(311, 38%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 43%, 8%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD6BAE?
White text on this background reaches 3.57:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.88:1.
What colors go well with #BD6BAE?
Its direct complement is #6BBD7A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #85BD6B and #6BBDA3 gives you contrast without the vibration.