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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A379DF — Amethyst
#A379DF is a light saturated purple sitting at 265° 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 #A379DF
- f7f3fc
- ddcdf3
- c3a7ea
- a981e1
- 8f5cd7
- 7536ce
- 602aac
- 4b2086
- 361760
- 210e3a
- 0b0515
Color schemes using #A379DF
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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#A379DF FAQ
What color is #A379DF?
#A379DF is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 265 degrees, 61% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A379DF?
#A379DF is rgb(163, 121, 223) in RGB, hsl(265, 61%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 46%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A379DF?
White text on this background reaches 3.3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.36:1.
What colors go well with #A379DF?
Its direct complement is #B3DE78. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DED678 and #80DE78 gives you contrast without the vibration.