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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A35CBC — Amethyst
#A35CBC is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 284° 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 #A35CBC
- f9f4fb
- e6d3ed
- d3b2df
- c090d2
- ad6fc4
- 9b4eb7
- 7f3e97
- 633076
- 472355
- 2b1533
- 0f0712
Color schemes using #A35CBC
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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#A35CBC FAQ
What color is #A35CBC?
#A35CBC is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 284 degrees, 42% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A35CBC?
#A35CBC is rgb(163, 92, 188) in RGB, hsl(284, 42%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 51%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A35CBC?
White text on this background reaches 4.36:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.81:1.
What colors go well with #A35CBC?
Its direct complement is #76BC5C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6BC5C and #5CBC73 gives you contrast without the vibration.