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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A05DDA — Amethyst
#A05DDA is a mid-tone saturated purple sitting at 272° 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 #A05DDA
- f8f3fc
- e1ccf3
- cba6eb
- b480e2
- 9e5ad9
- 8733d1
- 6f27ae
- 571f88
- 3e1661
- 260d3b
- 0d0515
Color schemes using #A05DDA
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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#A05DDA FAQ
What color is #A05DDA?
#A05DDA is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 272 degrees, 63% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A05DDA?
#A05DDA is rgb(160, 93, 218) in RGB, hsl(272, 63%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 57%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A05DDA?
White text on this background reaches 4.14:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.07:1.
What colors go well with #A05DDA?
Its direct complement is #97DA5D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D6DA5D and #5DDA61 gives you contrast without the vibration.