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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA5AAE — Amethyst
#AA5AAE is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 297° 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 #AA5AAE
- faf5fa
- e9d5ea
- d9b6db
- c996cc
- b977bc
- a858ad
- 8b468f
- 6d376f
- 4e2750
- 2f1831
- 110811
Color schemes using #AA5AAE
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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#AA5AAE FAQ
What color is #AA5AAE?
#AA5AAE is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 297 degrees, 34% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA5AAE?
#AA5AAE is rgb(170, 90, 174) in RGB, hsl(297, 34%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 48%, 0%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA5AAE?
White text on this background reaches 4.39:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.78:1.
What colors go well with #AA5AAE?
Its direct complement is #5FAE5B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89AE5B and #5BAE80 gives you contrast without the vibration.