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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A470A9 — Amethyst
#A470A9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 295° 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 #A470A9
- f9f5f9
- e6d8e8
- d4bbd6
- c19dc4
- af80b3
- 9c63a1
- 815085
- 643e68
- 482d4b
- 2c1b2d
- 0f0a10
Color schemes using #A470A9
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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#A470A9 FAQ
What color is #A470A9?
#A470A9 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 295 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A470A9?
#A470A9 is rgb(164, 112, 169) in RGB, hsl(295, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 34%, 0%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A470A9?
White text on this background reaches 3.84:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.47:1.
What colors go well with #A470A9?
Its direct complement is #74A970. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #91A970 and #70A987 gives you contrast without the vibration.