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#A85DC6 — Amethyst
#A85DC6 is a mid-tone moderately 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 #A85DC6
- f9f4fb
- e6d1ef
- d4aee3
- c18cd6
- af69ca
- 9c46be
- 81379e
- 642b7b
- 481f58
- 2c1336
- 0f0713
Color schemes using #A85DC6
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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#A85DC6 FAQ
What color is #A85DC6?
#A85DC6 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 283 degrees, 48% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A85DC6?
#A85DC6 is rgb(168, 93, 198) in RGB, hsl(283, 48%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 53%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A85DC6?
White text on this background reaches 4.16:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.05:1.
What colors go well with #A85DC6?
Its direct complement is #7BC65D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AFC65D and #5DC674 gives you contrast without the vibration.