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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA4EC6 — Amethyst
#AA4EC6 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 286° 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 #AA4EC6
- f9f3fb
- e8d0f0
- d7ade4
- c689d9
- b566cd
- a442c2
- 8834a1
- 6a297e
- 4c1d5a
- 2e1237
- 100613
Color schemes using #AA4EC6
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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#AA4EC6 FAQ
What color is #AA4EC6?
#AA4EC6 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 286 degrees, 51% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA4EC6?
#AA4EC6 is rgb(170, 78, 198) in RGB, hsl(286, 51%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 61%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA4EC6?
White text on this background reaches 4.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.61:1.
What colors go well with #AA4EC6?
Its direct complement is #6AC64E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6C64E and #4EC66E gives you contrast without the vibration.