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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA6EE2 — Amethyst
#AA6EE2 is a light saturated purple sitting at 271° 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 #AA6EE2
- f8f2fc
- e1cbf5
- caa4ed
- b37de5
- 9c56de
- 852ed6
- 6d23b2
- 551b8b
- 3d1464
- 250c3c
- 0d0415
Color schemes using #AA6EE2
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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#AA6EE2 FAQ
What color is #AA6EE2?
#AA6EE2 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 271 degrees, 67% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AA6EE2?
#AA6EE2 is rgb(170, 110, 226) in RGB, hsl(271, 67%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 51%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA6EE2?
White text on this background reaches 3.48:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.04:1.
What colors go well with #AA6EE2?
Its direct complement is #A6E26E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E0E26E and #6EE270 gives you contrast without the vibration.