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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A736D3 — Amethyst
#A736D3 is a mid-tone saturated purple sitting at 283° 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 #A736D3
- f9f2fc
- e9ccf4
- d8a6eb
- c77fe3
- b659da
- a532d2
- 8826af
- 6a1e88
- 4c1562
- 2e0d3b
- 100515
Color schemes using #A736D3
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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#A736D3 FAQ
What color is #A736D3?
#A736D3 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 283 degrees, 64% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A736D3?
#A736D3 is rgb(167, 54, 211) in RGB, hsl(283, 64%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 74%, 0%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A736D3?
White text on this background reaches 5.11:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.11:1.
What colors go well with #A736D3?
Its direct complement is #63D336. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B1D336 and #36D358 gives you contrast without the vibration.