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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB73D9 — Amethyst
#AB73D9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 273° 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 #AB73D9
- f8f3fc
- e2cef2
- cca9e8
- b584dd
- 9f60d3
- 893bc9
- 712ea7
- 582483
- 3f1a5e
- 261039
- 0d0514
Color schemes using #AB73D9
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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#AB73D9 FAQ
What color is #AB73D9?
#AB73D9 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 273 degrees, 57% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB73D9?
#AB73D9 is rgb(171, 115, 217) in RGB, hsl(273, 57%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 47%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB73D9?
White text on this background reaches 3.39:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.19:1.
What colors go well with #AB73D9?
Its direct complement is #A1D973. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D4D973 and #73D978 gives you contrast without the vibration.