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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A75CB2 — Amethyst
#A75CB2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 292° 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 #A75CB2
- f9f5fa
- e8d5eb
- d7b5dc
- c695cd
- b475be
- a355af
- 874491
- 693571
- 4b2651
- 2e1731
- 100811
Color schemes using #A75CB2
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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#A75CB2 FAQ
What color is #A75CB2?
#A75CB2 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 292 degrees, 36% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A75CB2?
#A75CB2 is rgb(167, 92, 178) in RGB, hsl(292, 36%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 48%, 0%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A75CB2?
White text on this background reaches 4.36:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.82:1.
What colors go well with #A75CB2?
Its direct complement is #68B25C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #93B25C and #5CB27C gives you contrast without the vibration.