Close to Amethyst
#A771CD
#A771CD is a light, rich purple, close to the color Amethyst. In RGB it’s made of 65.5% red, 44.3% green, and 80.4% blue. Its hue is 275°, with 48% saturation and 62% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. Black text sits best on top of it.
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Color harmonies
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Split complementary
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WCAG contrast ratios for text. 4.5:1 is the minimum for body text, 3:1 for large text.
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#A771CD in use
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Questions about #A771CD
What color is #A771CD?
#A771CD is a light, rich purple, close to the color Amethyst. In RGB it’s made of 65.5% red, 44.3% green, and 80.4% blue. Its hue is 275°, with 48% saturation and 62% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. Black text sits best on top of it.
What is #A771CD in RGB?
#A771CD is rgb(167, 113, 205): 167 red, 113 green, and 205 blue on a 0–255 scale.
What is #A771CD in CMYK?
Roughly cmyk(19, 45, 0, 20). Print results depend on paper and press, so proof it before a big print run.
What Pantone is closest to #A771CD?
PANTONE 2573 C is the closest match in our list. Screen colors and ink never match perfectly; check a physical Pantone guide.
What color goes with #A771CD?
Its complement #5D9639 gives the strongest contrast. For something calmer, try its analogous neighbors, or its own tints and shades above.