analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AF5CB2 — Amethyst
#AF5CB2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 298° 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.
#af5cb2
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #AF5CB2
- faf5fa
- ead5eb
- dbb5dc
- cb95cd
- bc75be
- ac55af
- 8e4491
- 6f3571
- 502651
- 301731
- 110811
Color schemes using #AF5CB2
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.
Nearby colors
#AF5CB2 FAQ
What color is #AF5CB2?
#AF5CB2 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 298 degrees, 36% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AF5CB2?
#AF5CB2 is rgb(175, 92, 178) in RGB, hsl(298, 36%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 48%, 0%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AF5CB2?
White text on this background reaches 4.2:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5:1.
What colors go well with #AF5CB2?
Its direct complement is #5FB25C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8AB25C and #5CB284 gives you contrast without the vibration.