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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A85DA4 — Amethyst
#A85DA4 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 303° 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 #A85DA4
- faf5f9
- e9d7e8
- d9b8d7
- c89ac6
- b87bb5
- a85da4
- 8b4b87
- 6c3a6a
- 4e2a4c
- 2f192e
- 110910
Color schemes using #A85DA4
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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#A85DA4 FAQ
What color is #A85DA4?
#A85DA4 is a shade of amethyst in the pink family. It has a hue of 303 degrees, 30% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A85DA4?
#A85DA4 is rgb(168, 93, 164) in RGB, hsl(303, 30%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 45%, 2%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A85DA4?
White text on this background reaches 4.41:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.77:1.
What colors go well with #A85DA4?
Its direct complement is #5DA860. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7EA85D and #5DA886 gives you contrast without the vibration.