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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A87EE2 — Amethyst
#A87EE2 is a light saturated purple sitting at 265° 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 #A87EE2
- f7f3fc
- ddccf3
- c3a6eb
- a980e2
- 8f5ad9
- 7533d1
- 5f27ae
- 4a1f88
- 351661
- 200d3b
- 0b0515
Color schemes using #A87EE2
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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#A87EE2 FAQ
What color is #A87EE2?
#A87EE2 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 265 degrees, 63% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A87EE2?
#A87EE2 is rgb(168, 126, 226) in RGB, hsl(265, 63%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 44%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A87EE2?
White text on this background reaches 3.11:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.75:1.
What colors go well with #A87EE2?
Its direct complement is #B8E27E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E2D97E and #86E27E gives you contrast without the vibration.