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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A361BD — Amethyst
#A361BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 283° 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 #A361BD
- f9f4fa
- e5d3ed
- d2b2df
- bf91d1
- ac70c3
- 984fb5
- 7e3f96
- 623175
- 462354
- 2b1533
- 0f0812
Color schemes using #A361BD
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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#A361BD FAQ
What color is #A361BD?
#A361BD is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 283 degrees, 41% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A361BD?
#A361BD is rgb(163, 97, 189) in RGB, hsl(283, 41%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 49%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A361BD?
White text on this background reaches 4.2:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5:1.
What colors go well with #A361BD?
Its direct complement is #7BBD61. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A9BD61 and #61BD75 gives you contrast without the vibration.