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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A04FB0 — Amethyst
#A04FB0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 290° 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 #A04FB0
- f9f4fa
- e8d4ec
- d6b4dd
- c593cf
- b373c0
- a253b2
- 864293
- 683473
- 4b2552
- 2d1632
- 100812
Color schemes using #A04FB0
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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#A04FB0 FAQ
What color is #A04FB0?
#A04FB0 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 290 degrees, 38% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A04FB0?
#A04FB0 is rgb(160, 79, 176) in RGB, hsl(290, 38%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 55%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A04FB0?
White text on this background reaches 4.95:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.24:1.
What colors go well with #A04FB0?
Its direct complement is #5FB04F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #90B04F and #4FB06F gives you contrast without the vibration.