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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE4EC6 — Amethyst
#AE4EC6 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 #AE4EC6
- faf3fb
- e9d0f0
- d9ade4
- c989d9
- b966cd
- a842c2
- 8b34a1
- 6d297e
- 4e1d5a
- 2f1237
- 110613
Color schemes using #AE4EC6
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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#AE4EC6 FAQ
What color is #AE4EC6?
#AE4EC6 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 288 degrees, 51% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE4EC6?
#AE4EC6 is rgb(174, 78, 198) in RGB, hsl(288, 51%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 61%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE4EC6?
White text on this background reaches 4.46:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.7:1.
What colors go well with #AE4EC6?
Its direct complement is #66C64E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A2C64E and #4EC672 gives you contrast without the vibration.