Close to Amethyst
#BB79CA
#BB79CA is a light, muted purple, close to the color Amethyst. In RGB it’s made of 73.3% red, 47.5% green, and 79.2% blue. Its hue is 289°, 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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#BB79CA in use
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Questions about #BB79CA
What color is #BB79CA?
#BB79CA is a light, muted purple, close to the color Amethyst. In RGB it’s made of 73.3% red, 47.5% green, and 79.2% blue. Its hue is 289°, with 43% saturation and 63% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. Black text sits best on top of it.
What is #BB79CA in RGB?
#BB79CA is rgb(187, 121, 202): 187 red, 121 green, and 202 blue on a 0–255 scale.
What is #BB79CA in CMYK?
Roughly cmyk(7, 40, 0, 21). Print results depend on paper and press, so proof it before a big print run.
What Pantone is closest to #BB79CA?
PANTONE 2565 C is the closest match in our list. Screen colors and ink never match perfectly; check a physical Pantone guide.
What color goes with #BB79CA?
Its complement #5FA152 gives the strongest contrast. For something calmer, try its analogous neighbors, or its own tints and shades above.