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#A77BEA — Amethyst
#A77BEA is a light saturated purple sitting at 264° 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 #A77BEA
- f6f2fd
- dbc9f7
- c0a1f0
- a678ea
- 8b4fe4
- 7027dd
- 5b1db8
- 471690
- 331067
- 1f0a3f
- 0b0316
Color schemes using #A77BEA
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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#A77BEA FAQ
What color is #A77BEA?
#A77BEA is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 264 degrees, 73% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A77BEA?
#A77BEA is rgb(167, 123, 234) in RGB, hsl(264, 73%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 47%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A77BEA?
White text on this background reaches 3.15:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.66:1.
What colors go well with #A77BEA?
Its direct complement is #BEEA7B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EADF7B and #86EA7B gives you contrast without the vibration.