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#A35DD5 — Amethyst
#A35DD5 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 275° 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 #A35DD5
- f8f3fc
- e3cef2
- cea8e9
- b983df
- a35ed5
- 8e38cc
- 752ca9
- 5b2284
- 42185f
- 280f3a
- 0e0514
Color schemes using #A35DD5
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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#A35DD5 FAQ
What color is #A35DD5?
#A35DD5 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 275 degrees, 59% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A35DD5?
#A35DD5 is rgb(163, 93, 213) in RGB, hsl(275, 59%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 56%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A35DD5?
White text on this background reaches 4.13:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.08:1.
What colors go well with #A35DD5?
Its direct complement is #8FD55D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CBD55D and #5DD567 gives you contrast without the vibration.