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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#817ED7 — Amethyst
#817ED7 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 242° 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 #817ED7
- f4f3fb
- d1cff0
- adace5
- 8a88da
- 6764cf
- 4440c4
- 3632a3
- 2a277f
- 1e1c5b
- 121137
- 060614
Color schemes using #817ED7
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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#817ED7 FAQ
What color is #817ED7?
#817ED7 is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 242 degrees, 53% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #817ED7?
#817ED7 is rgb(129, 126, 215) in RGB, hsl(242, 53%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 41%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #817ED7?
White text on this background reaches 3.56:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.9:1.
What colors go well with #817ED7?
Its direct complement is #D4D77E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D7AE7E and #A8D77E gives you contrast without the vibration.