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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE2EE5 — Amethyst
#BE2EE5 is a mid-tone saturated purple sitting at 287° 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 #BE2EE5
- fbf1fd
- eec8f8
- e19ef3
- d374ee
- c64ae9
- b921e4
- 9a17be
- 781294
- 560d6a
- 340840
- 120317
Color schemes using #BE2EE5
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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#BE2EE5 FAQ
What color is #BE2EE5?
#BE2EE5 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 287 degrees, 78% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BE2EE5?
#BE2EE5 is rgb(190, 46, 229) in RGB, hsl(287, 78%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 80%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE2EE5?
White text on this background reaches 4.46:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.71:1.
What colors go well with #BE2EE5?
Its direct complement is #56E52E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B1E52E and #2EE562 gives you contrast without the vibration.