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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A178AB — Amethyst
#A178AB is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 288° 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 #A178AB
- f8f6f9
- e4d9e7
- d0bcd5
- bc9fc3
- a882b1
- 93659f
- 795283
- 5f4066
- 442e49
- 291c2d
- 0f0a10
Color schemes using #A178AB
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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#A178AB FAQ
What color is #A178AB?
#A178AB is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 288 degrees, 23% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A178AB?
#A178AB is rgb(161, 120, 171) in RGB, hsl(288, 23%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 30%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A178AB?
White text on this background reaches 3.63:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.79:1.
What colors go well with #A178AB?
Its direct complement is #82AB78. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9BAB78 and #78AB87 gives you contrast without the vibration.