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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE4EC6 — Amethyst
#BE4EC6 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 296° 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 #BE4EC6
- fbf3fb
- eed0f0
- e1ade4
- d389d9
- c666cd
- b942c2
- 9a34a1
- 78297e
- 561d5a
- 341237
- 120613
Color schemes using #BE4EC6
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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#BE4EC6 FAQ
What color is #BE4EC6?
#BE4EC6 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 296 degrees, 51% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BE4EC6?
#BE4EC6 is rgb(190, 78, 198) in RGB, hsl(296, 51%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 61%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE4EC6?
White text on this background reaches 4.12:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.09:1.
What colors go well with #BE4EC6?
Its direct complement is #56C64E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #92C64E and #4EC682 gives you contrast without the vibration.