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#A87AAE — Amethyst
#A87AAE is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 293° 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 #A87AAE
- f9f6f9
- e6d8e7
- d2bbd6
- bf9ec4
- ac81b2
- 9964a0
- 7e5184
- 623f67
- 472d4a
- 2b1c2d
- 0f0a10
Color schemes using #A87AAE
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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#A87AAE FAQ
What color is #A87AAE?
#A87AAE is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 293 degrees, 24% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A87AAE?
#A87AAE is rgb(168, 122, 174) in RGB, hsl(293, 24%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 30%, 0%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A87AAE?
White text on this background reaches 3.47:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.06:1.
What colors go well with #A87AAE?
Its direct complement is #80AE7A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9AAE7A and #7AAE8E gives you contrast without the vibration.