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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8389D9 — Amethyst
#8389D9 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 236° 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 #8389D9
- f3f4fb
- cfd2f0
- acafe5
- 888dda
- 646bcf
- 4049c4
- 323aa3
- 272d7f
- 1c205b
- 111437
- 060714
Color schemes using #8389D9
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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#8389D9 FAQ
What color is #8389D9?
#8389D9 is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 236 degrees, 53% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8389D9?
#8389D9 is rgb(131, 137, 217) in RGB, hsl(236, 53%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 37%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8389D9?
White text on this background reaches 3.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.55:1.
What colors go well with #8389D9?
Its direct complement is #D9D382. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9A882 and #B3D982 gives you contrast without the vibration.