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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB3CCD — Amethyst
#AB3CCD is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 286° 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 #AB3CCD
- faf3fc
- eacef2
- daa8e9
- ca83df
- b95ed5
- a938cc
- 8c2ca9
- 6d2284
- 4e185f
- 300f3a
- 110514
Color schemes using #AB3CCD
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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#AB3CCD FAQ
What color is #AB3CCD?
#AB3CCD is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 286 degrees, 59% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB3CCD?
#AB3CCD is rgb(171, 60, 205) in RGB, hsl(286, 59%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 71%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB3CCD?
White text on this background reaches 4.93:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.26:1.
What colors go well with #AB3CCD?
Its direct complement is #5ECD3C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6CD3C and #3CCD63 gives you contrast without the vibration.