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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA4FAB — Amethyst
#AA4FAB is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 299° 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 #AA4FAB
- faf5fa
- ebd4eb
- dcb4dd
- cd94ce
- be74bf
- af54b0
- 914392
- 713472
- 512652
- 311732
- 110811
Color schemes using #AA4FAB
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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#AA4FAB FAQ
What color is #AA4FAB?
#AA4FAB is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 299 degrees, 37% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA4FAB?
#AA4FAB is rgb(170, 79, 171) in RGB, hsl(299, 37%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 54%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA4FAB?
White text on this background reaches 4.76:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.42:1.
What colors go well with #AA4FAB?
Its direct complement is #50AB4F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7EAB4F and #4FAB7B gives you contrast without the vibration.