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#C149BF — Amethyst
#C149BF is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 301° 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 #C149BF
- fbf4fb
- efd1ef
- e3aee2
- d78bd6
- cb68ca
- bf45bd
- 9f369d
- 7c2a7b
- 591e58
- 361235
- 130713
Color schemes using #C149BF
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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#C149BF FAQ
What color is #C149BF?
#C149BF is a shade of amethyst in the pink family. It has a hue of 301 degrees, 49% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C149BF?
#C149BF is rgb(193, 73, 191) in RGB, hsl(301, 49%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 62%, 1%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C149BF?
White text on this background reaches 4.22:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.97:1.
What colors go well with #C149BF?
Its direct complement is #49C14B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #83C149 and #49C187 gives you contrast without the vibration.