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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB5DAC — Amethyst
#AB5DAC is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 299° 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 #AB5DAC
- faf5fa
- ead6ea
- d9b7da
- c998ca
- b979ba
- a95aaa
- 8c488d
- 6d396e
- 4e294f
- 2f1930
- 110911
Color schemes using #AB5DAC
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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#AB5DAC FAQ
What color is #AB5DAC?
#AB5DAC is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 299 degrees, 32% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB5DAC?
#AB5DAC is rgb(171, 93, 172) in RGB, hsl(299, 32%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 46%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB5DAC?
White text on this background reaches 4.29:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.89:1.
What colors go well with #AB5DAC?
Its direct complement is #5FAC5D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #86AC5D and #5DAC83 gives you contrast without the vibration.