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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A375FF — Amethyst
#A375FF is a light saturated purple sitting at 260° 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 #A375FF
- f5f0ff
- d6c1ff
- b692ff
- 9763ff
- 7834ff
- 5805ff
- 4700d5
- 3700a6
- 280077
- 180048
- 080019
Color schemes using #A375FF
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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#A375FF FAQ
What color is #A375FF?
#A375FF is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 260 degrees, 100% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A375FF?
#A375FF is rgb(163, 117, 255) in RGB, hsl(260, 100%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(36%, 54%, 0%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A375FF?
White text on this background reaches 3.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.55:1.
What colors go well with #A375FF?
Its direct complement is #D1FF75. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #FFE875 and #8CFF75 gives you contrast without the vibration.