analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#808ED1 — Amethyst
#808ED1 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 230° 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.
#808ed1
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #808ED1
- f4f5fb
- d1d6ef
- afb7e2
- 8c99d6
- 6a7ac9
- 475bbd
- 38499d
- 2c397a
- 202958
- 131935
- 070913
Color schemes using #808ED1
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
#808ED1 FAQ
What color is #808ED1?
#808ED1 is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 47% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #808ED1?
#808ED1 is rgb(128, 142, 209) in RGB, hsl(230, 47%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 32%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #808ED1?
White text on this background reaches 3.13:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.71:1.
What colors go well with #808ED1?
Its direct complement is #D1C380. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D19B80 and #B6D180 gives you contrast without the vibration.