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#A966B2 — Amethyst
#A966B2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated 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 #A966B2
- f9f5fa
- e8d6ea
- d6b6da
- c597cb
- b378bb
- a259ab
- 86478e
- 68386f
- 4b284f
- 2d1830
- 100911
Color schemes using #A966B2
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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#A966B2 FAQ
What color is #A966B2?
#A966B2 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 293 degrees, 33% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A966B2?
#A966B2 is rgb(169, 102, 178) in RGB, hsl(293, 33%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 43%, 0%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A966B2?
White text on this background reaches 4.01:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.23:1.
What colors go well with #A966B2?
Its direct complement is #6FB266. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #95B266 and #66B283 gives you contrast without the vibration.