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#A970A5 — Amethyst
#A970A5 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 304° 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 #A970A5
- f9f5f9
- e8d8e7
- d6bbd4
- c49dc2
- b380af
- a1639d
- 855082
- 683e65
- 4b2d49
- 2d1b2c
- 100a10
Color schemes using #A970A5
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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#A970A5 FAQ
What color is #A970A5?
#A970A5 is a shade of amethyst in the pink family. It has a hue of 304 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A970A5?
#A970A5 is rgb(169, 112, 165) in RGB, hsl(304, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 2%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A970A5?
White text on this background reaches 3.79:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.55:1.
What colors go well with #A970A5?
Its direct complement is #70A973. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #88A970 and #70A990 gives you contrast without the vibration.