Close to Amethyst
#B679CA
#B679CA is a light, muted purple, close to the color Amethyst. In RGB it’s made of 71.4% red, 47.5% green, and 79.2% blue. Its hue is 285°, with 43% saturation and 63% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. Black text sits best on top of it.
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Split complementary
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WCAG contrast ratios for text. 4.5:1 is the minimum for body text, 3:1 for large text.
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#B679CA in use
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Questions about #B679CA
What color is #B679CA?
#B679CA is a light, muted purple, close to the color Amethyst. In RGB it’s made of 71.4% red, 47.5% green, and 79.2% blue. Its hue is 285°, with 43% saturation and 63% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. Black text sits best on top of it.
What is #B679CA in RGB?
#B679CA is rgb(182, 121, 202): 182 red, 121 green, and 202 blue on a 0–255 scale.
What is #B679CA in CMYK?
Roughly cmyk(10, 40, 0, 21). Print results depend on paper and press, so proof it before a big print run.
What Pantone is closest to #B679CA?
PANTONE 2573 C is the closest match in our list. Screen colors and ink never match perfectly; check a physical Pantone guide.
What color goes with #B679CA?
Its complement #619F4F gives the strongest contrast. For something calmer, try its analogous neighbors, or its own tints and shades above.