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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A07EBE — Amethyst
#A07EBE is a mid-tone moderately 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 #A07EBE
- f8f5fa
- e1d6ea
- cab6da
- b397cb
- 9c78bb
- 8559ab
- 6d478e
- 55386f
- 3d284f
- 251830
- 0d0911
Color schemes using #A07EBE
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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#A07EBE FAQ
What color is #A07EBE?
#A07EBE is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 272 degrees, 33% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A07EBE?
#A07EBE is rgb(160, 126, 190) in RGB, hsl(272, 33%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 34%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A07EBE?
White text on this background reaches 3.37:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.22:1.
What colors go well with #A07EBE?
Its direct complement is #9CBE7E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BCBE7E and #7EBE80 gives you contrast without the vibration.