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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AF59AA — Amethyst
#AF59AA is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 303° 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 #AF59AA
- faf5fa
- ebd5ea
- dcb5da
- cc96ca
- bd76b9
- ae56a9
- 90458c
- 70366d
- 51274e
- 311830
- 110811
Color schemes using #AF59AA
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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#AF59AA FAQ
What color is #AF59AA?
#AF59AA is a shade of amethyst in the pink family. It has a hue of 303 degrees, 35% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AF59AA?
#AF59AA is rgb(175, 89, 170) in RGB, hsl(303, 35%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 3%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AF59AA?
White text on this background reaches 4.35:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.83:1.
What colors go well with #AF59AA?
Its direct complement is #5AAF5E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #80AF5A and #5AAF89 gives you contrast without the vibration.