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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AD80B7 — Amethyst
#AD80B7 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 289° 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 #AD80B7
- f9f5f9
- e5d7e9
- d2b9d8
- bf9bc7
- ac7db6
- 985fa5
- 7d4d88
- 623c6a
- 462b4c
- 2b1a2e
- 0f0910
Color schemes using #AD80B7
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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#AD80B7 FAQ
What color is #AD80B7?
#AD80B7 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 289 degrees, 28% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AD80B7?
#AD80B7 is rgb(173, 128, 183) in RGB, hsl(289, 28%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 30%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AD80B7?
White text on this background reaches 3.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.55:1.
What colors go well with #AD80B7?
Its direct complement is #8AB780. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6B780 and #80B791 gives you contrast without the vibration.