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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA70D2 — Amethyst
#AA70D2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 276° 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 #AA70D2
- f8f3fb
- e3d0f0
- ceace5
- b988da
- a465ce
- 8f41c3
- 7633a2
- 5c287e
- 421d5b
- 281137
- 0e0613
Color schemes using #AA70D2
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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#AA70D2 FAQ
What color is #AA70D2?
#AA70D2 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 276 degrees, 52% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA70D2?
#AA70D2 is rgb(170, 112, 210) in RGB, hsl(276, 52%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 47%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA70D2?
White text on this background reaches 3.52:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.96:1.
What colors go well with #AA70D2?
Its direct complement is #97D270. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C8D270 and #70D279 gives you contrast without the vibration.