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#A96EB4 — Amethyst
#A96EB4 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 291° 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 #A96EB4
- f9f5fa
- e7d6ea
- d5b7da
- c298ca
- b079ba
- 9e5aaa
- 82488d
- 66396e
- 49294f
- 2c1930
- 100911
Color schemes using #A96EB4
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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#A96EB4 FAQ
What color is #A96EB4?
#A96EB4 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 291 degrees, 32% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A96EB4?
#A96EB4 is rgb(169, 110, 180) in RGB, hsl(291, 32%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 39%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A96EB4?
White text on this background reaches 3.77:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.58:1.
What colors go well with #A96EB4?
Its direct complement is #79B46E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9CB46E and #6EB487 gives you contrast without the vibration.