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#A97EB9 — Amethyst
#A97EB9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 284° 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 #A97EB9
- f8f5fa
- e4d7e9
- d0b8d9
- bc9ac8
- a87bb8
- 945da8
- 7a4b8b
- 5f3a6c
- 442a4e
- 29192f
- 0f0911
Color schemes using #A97EB9
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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#A97EB9 FAQ
What color is #A97EB9?
#A97EB9 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 284 degrees, 30% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A97EB9?
#A97EB9 is rgb(169, 126, 185) in RGB, hsl(284, 30%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 32%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A97EB9?
White text on this background reaches 3.3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.37:1.
What colors go well with #A97EB9?
Its direct complement is #8EB97E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ABB97E and #7EB98C gives you contrast without the vibration.