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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A180E0 — Amethyst
#A180E0 is a light saturated purple sitting at 261° 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 #A180E0
- f6f3fc
- dacdf3
- bea7ea
- a381e1
- 875cd7
- 6b36ce
- 572aac
- 442086
- 311760
- 1e0e3a
- 0a0515
Color schemes using #A180E0
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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#A180E0 FAQ
What color is #A180E0?
#A180E0 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 261 degrees, 61% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A180E0?
#A180E0 is rgb(161, 128, 224) in RGB, hsl(261, 61%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 43%, 0%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A180E0?
White text on this background reaches 3.14:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.68:1.
What colors go well with #A180E0?
Its direct complement is #BEE080. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E0D280 and #8EE080 gives you contrast without the vibration.