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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A679E2 — Amethyst
#A679E2 is a light saturated purple sitting at 266° 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 #A679E2
- f7f2fc
- ddccf4
- c4a6eb
- aa7fe3
- 9159da
- 7732d2
- 6126af
- 4c1e88
- 371562
- 210d3b
- 0c0515
Color schemes using #A679E2
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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#A679E2 FAQ
What color is #A679E2?
#A679E2 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 266 degrees, 64% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A679E2?
#A679E2 is rgb(166, 121, 226) in RGB, hsl(266, 64%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 46%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A679E2?
White text on this background reaches 3.25:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.45:1.
What colors go well with #A679E2?
Its direct complement is #B4E279. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E2DB79 and #80E279 gives you contrast without the vibration.