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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AD4EE4 — Amethyst
#AD4EE4 is a mid-tone saturated purple sitting at 278° 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 #AD4EE4
- f9f2fd
- e6c9f7
- d3a0f1
- c077eb
- ae4ee5
- 9b26df
- 801cb9
- 641691
- 471068
- 2b093f
- 0f0316
Color schemes using #AD4EE4
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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#AD4EE4 FAQ
What color is #AD4EE4?
#AD4EE4 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 278 degrees, 74% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AD4EE4?
#AD4EE4 is rgb(173, 78, 228) in RGB, hsl(278, 74%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 66%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AD4EE4?
White text on this background reaches 4.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.99:1.
What colors go well with #AD4EE4?
Its direct complement is #85E44E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D0E44E and #4EE462 gives you contrast without the vibration.