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#A741E6 — Amethyst
#A741E6 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 #A741E6
- f9f1fd
- e5c8f8
- d29ef2
- bf75ed
- ac4be8
- 9822e2
- 7e19bd
- 621393
- 460e6a
- 2b0840
- 0f0317
Color schemes using #A741E6
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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#A741E6 FAQ
What color is #A741E6?
#A741E6 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 277 degrees, 77% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A741E6?
#A741E6 is rgb(167, 65, 230) in RGB, hsl(277, 77%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 72%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A741E6?
White text on this background reaches 4.62:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.54:1.
What colors go well with #A741E6?
Its direct complement is #81E641. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D3E641 and #41E655 gives you contrast without the vibration.