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#A45DD0 — Amethyst
#A45DD0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 277° 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 #A45DD0
- f8f3fc
- e4cff1
- cfaae6
- bb86dc
- a762d1
- 923dc7
- 7830a5
- 5e2581
- 431b5c
- 291038
- 0e0614
Color schemes using #A45DD0
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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#A45DD0 FAQ
What color is #A45DD0?
#A45DD0 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 277 degrees, 55% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A45DD0?
#A45DD0 is rgb(164, 93, 208) in RGB, hsl(277, 55%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 55%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A45DD0?
White text on this background reaches 4.15:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.06:1.
What colors go well with #A45DD0?
Its direct complement is #89D05D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C3D05D and #5DD06A gives you contrast without the vibration.