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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A140CE — Amethyst
#A140CE is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 281° 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 #A140CE
- f9f3fc
- e7cef2
- d4a8e9
- c283df
- af5ed5
- 9d38cc
- 822ca9
- 652284
- 49185f
- 2c0f3a
- 100514
Color schemes using #A140CE
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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#A140CE FAQ
What color is #A140CE?
#A140CE is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 281 degrees, 59% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A140CE?
#A140CE is rgb(161, 64, 206) in RGB, hsl(281, 59%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 69%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A140CE?
White text on this background reaches 5.07:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.14:1.
What colors go well with #A140CE?
Its direct complement is #6DCE40. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B4CE40 and #40CE5A gives you contrast without the vibration.