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#AA77B1 — Amethyst
#AA77B1 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 293° 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 #AA77B1
- f9f5f9
- e6d7e8
- d4bad7
- c19cc6
- af7eb5
- 9c60a4
- 814e87
- 643d6a
- 482c4c
- 2c1a2e
- 0f0910
Color schemes using #AA77B1
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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#AA77B1 FAQ
What color is #AA77B1?
#AA77B1 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 293 degrees, 27% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA77B1?
#AA77B1 is rgb(170, 119, 177) in RGB, hsl(293, 27%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 33%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA77B1?
White text on this background reaches 3.51:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.98:1.
What colors go well with #AA77B1?
Its direct complement is #7EB177. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9BB177 and #77B18D gives you contrast without the vibration.