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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE68F8 — Amethyst
#AE68F8 is a light saturated purple sitting at 269° 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 #AE68F8
- f7f0fe
- dfc4fc
- c797fa
- af6af8
- 963df6
- 7e10f4
- 670acc
- 51079f
- 3a0572
- 230345
- 0c0118
Color schemes using #AE68F8
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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#AE68F8 FAQ
What color is #AE68F8?
#AE68F8 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 269 degrees, 91% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AE68F8?
#AE68F8 is rgb(174, 104, 248) in RGB, hsl(269, 91%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 58%, 0%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE68F8?
White text on this background reaches 3.42:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.14:1.
What colors go well with #AE68F8?
Its direct complement is #B2F868. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F8F568 and #6AF868 gives you contrast without the vibration.