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#AD57C7 — Amethyst
#AD57C7 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 286° 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 #AD57C7
- f9f4fb
- e8d0ef
- d7ade4
- c68ad8
- b567cc
- a344c1
- 8735a0
- 692a7d
- 4c1e5a
- 2e1236
- 100613
Color schemes using #AD57C7
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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#AD57C7 FAQ
What color is #AD57C7?
#AD57C7 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 286 degrees, 50% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AD57C7?
#AD57C7 is rgb(173, 87, 199) in RGB, hsl(286, 50%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 56%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AD57C7?
White text on this background reaches 4.23:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.96:1.
What colors go well with #AD57C7?
Its direct complement is #71C757. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A9C757 and #57C775 gives you contrast without the vibration.