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#826EB4 — Amethyst
#826EB4 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 257° 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 #826EB4
- f6f5fa
- dcd6ea
- c1b7da
- a698ca
- 8b79ba
- 715aaa
- 5c488d
- 48396e
- 33294f
- 1f1930
- 0b0911
Color schemes using #826EB4
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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#826EB4 FAQ
What color is #826EB4?
#826EB4 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 257 degrees, 32% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #826EB4?
#826EB4 is rgb(130, 110, 180) in RGB, hsl(257, 32%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 39%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #826EB4?
White text on this background reaches 4.34:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.84:1.
What colors go well with #826EB4?
Its direct complement is #A1B46E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B4A56E and #7DB46E gives you contrast without the vibration.