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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A55DB1 — Amethyst
#A55DB1 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 291° 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 #A55DB1
- f9f5fa
- e8d5eb
- d6b5dc
- c496cc
- b276bd
- a156ae
- 854590
- 673670
- 4a2751
- 2d1831
- 100811
Color schemes using #A55DB1
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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#A55DB1 FAQ
What color is #A55DB1?
#A55DB1 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 291 degrees, 35% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A55DB1?
#A55DB1 is rgb(165, 93, 177) in RGB, hsl(291, 35%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 47%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A55DB1?
White text on this background reaches 4.37:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.8:1.
What colors go well with #A55DB1?
Its direct complement is #6AB15D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #94B15D and #5DB17B gives you contrast without the vibration.