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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA85B7 — Amethyst
#AA85B7 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 284° 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 #AA85B7
- f8f5f9
- e4d8e8
- cfbad7
- ba9dc5
- a67fb4
- 9162a3
- 784f86
- 5d3e69
- 432c4b
- 291b2e
- 0e0910
Color schemes using #AA85B7
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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#AA85B7 FAQ
What color is #AA85B7?
#AA85B7 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 284 degrees, 26% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA85B7?
#AA85B7 is rgb(170, 133, 183) in RGB, hsl(284, 26%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 27%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA85B7?
White text on this background reaches 3.11:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.75:1.
What colors go well with #AA85B7?
Its direct complement is #92B785. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ACB785 and #85B791 gives you contrast without the vibration.