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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB6DBA — Amethyst
#AB6DBA is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 288° 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 #AB6DBA
- f9f5fa
- e7d5eb
- d4b5dc
- c295cd
- af75be
- 9d55af
- 824491
- 653571
- 492651
- 2c1731
- 100811
Color schemes using #AB6DBA
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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#AB6DBA FAQ
What color is #AB6DBA?
#AB6DBA is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 288 degrees, 36% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB6DBA?
#AB6DBA is rgb(171, 109, 186) in RGB, hsl(288, 36%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 41%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB6DBA?
White text on this background reaches 3.73:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.63:1.
What colors go well with #AB6DBA?
Its direct complement is #7DBA6D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A3BA6D and #6DBA84 gives you contrast without the vibration.