Amaranth purple

#AB274F

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What Color is Amaranth purple

Amaranth purple (#AB274F) is a warm pink color associated with the autumn season. Its complementary color is #54D8B0.

What color is opposite Amaranth purple?

The opposite color to Amaranth purple is Shamrock (#54d8b0).

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Additional Information

  • Color Family: Pink
  • Temperature: Warm
  • Associated Season: Autumn
  • Complementary Color: #54D8B0
  • Brightness: 83/255
  • Saturation: 77%

Color Conversions

Hex
#AB274F
RGB
171, 39, 79
RGB %
67%, 15%, 31%
HSL
342°, 63%, 41%
HSV
342°, 77%, 67%
CMYK
0%, 77%, 54%, 33%
LAB
39, 55, 10
XYZ
18.93, 10.67, 8.46

CSS Snippets

CSS Hex
color: #AB274F;
CSS RGB
color: rgb(171, 39, 79);
Background
background-color: #AB274F;
Border
border: 1px solid #AB274F;
Box Shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #AB274F40;
Linear Gradient
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AB274F 0%, #ffffff 100%);

Colors That Pair Well With Amaranth purple

Bold Contrast

Pair with Shamrock for maximum visual impact. Perfect for call-to-action buttons or attention-grabbing designs.

#AB274F#54d8b0

Clean & Professional

Combine with white and dark gray for a clean, professional look. Ideal for business websites and corporate branding.

#AB274F#FFFFFF#1F2937

Harmonious Depth

Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.

#bc5272#891f3f

What Goes With Amaranth purple?

Explore color palettes containing Amaranth purple and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.

Accessibility

Contrast with Black and White

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UI Examples

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Amaranth purple?
#AB274F — see all color formats above.
What colors go with Amaranth purple?
See our recommended pairings with design context, or explore the color harmonies for more options.
Is Amaranth purple accessible for text?
Check the accessibility section for WCAG contrast ratios against black and white backgrounds.
How do I use Amaranth purple in CSS?
Copy ready-to-use code from the CSS snippets section, or click any format in Color Conversions to copy.