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#A275EB — Amethyst
#A275EB is a light saturated purple sitting at 263° 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 #A275EB
- f6f2fd
- dac9f7
- bfa0f1
- a376eb
- 884de6
- 6c24e0
- 581bbb
- 451591
- 310f68
- 1e093f
- 0b0316
Color schemes using #A275EB
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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#A275EB FAQ
What color is #A275EB?
#A275EB is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 263 degrees, 75% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A275EB?
#A275EB is rgb(162, 117, 235) in RGB, hsl(263, 75%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 50%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A275EB?
White text on this background reaches 3.34:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.28:1.
What colors go well with #A275EB?
Its direct complement is #BEEB75. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBDD75 and #82EB75 gives you contrast without the vibration.