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#AB69A9 — Amethyst
#AB69A9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 302° 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 #AB69A9
- f9f5f9
- e9d7e8
- d8b9d7
- c79bc5
- b67db4
- a55fa3
- 884d86
- 6a3c69
- 4c2b4b
- 2e1a2e
- 100910
Color schemes using #AB69A9
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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#AB69A9 FAQ
What color is #AB69A9?
#AB69A9 is a shade of amethyst in the pink family. It has a hue of 302 degrees, 28% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB69A9?
#AB69A9 is rgb(171, 105, 169) in RGB, hsl(302, 28%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 1%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB69A9?
White text on this background reaches 3.94:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.33:1.
What colors go well with #AB69A9?
Its direct complement is #69AB6B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #88AB69 and #69AB8C gives you contrast without the vibration.