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#A34BB9 — Amethyst
#A34BB9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated 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 #A34BB9
- f9f4fb
- e8d2ee
- d7b0e0
- c68fd3
- b46dc6
- a34bb9
- 873c99
- 692f78
- 4b2156
- 2e1434
- 100712
Color schemes using #A34BB9
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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#A34BB9 FAQ
What color is #A34BB9?
#A34BB9 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 288 degrees, 44% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A34BB9?
#A34BB9 is rgb(163, 75, 185) in RGB, hsl(288, 44%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 59%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A34BB9?
White text on this background reaches 4.92:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.26:1.
What colors go well with #A34BB9?
Its direct complement is #61B94B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #98B94B and #4BB96C gives you contrast without the vibration.