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#A66FB3 — Amethyst
#A66FB3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 289° 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 #A66FB3
- f9f5fa
- e6d6ea
- d3b8d9
- c099c9
- ad7ab9
- 9b5ba9
- 804a8c
- 63396d
- 47294e
- 2b192f
- 0f0911
Color schemes using #A66FB3
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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#A66FB3 FAQ
What color is #A66FB3?
#A66FB3 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 289 degrees, 31% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A66FB3?
#A66FB3 is rgb(166, 111, 179) in RGB, hsl(289, 31%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 38%, 0%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A66FB3?
White text on this background reaches 3.79:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.55:1.
What colors go well with #A66FB3?
Its direct complement is #7CB36F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9EB36F and #6FB385 gives you contrast without the vibration.