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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A63CE9 — Amethyst
#A63CE9 is a mid-tone 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 #A63CE9
- f9f1fd
- e6c7f9
- d39df4
- c073ef
- ac48eb
- 991ee6
- 7e15c0
- 631196
- 470c6b
- 2b0741
- 0f0317
Color schemes using #A63CE9
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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#A63CE9 FAQ
What color is #A63CE9?
#A63CE9 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 277 degrees, 80% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A63CE9?
#A63CE9 is rgb(166, 60, 233) in RGB, hsl(277, 80%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 74%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A63CE9?
White text on this background reaches 4.73:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.44:1.
What colors go well with #A63CE9?
Its direct complement is #7DE93A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D5E93A and #3AE94E gives you contrast without the vibration.