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#846EB4 — Amethyst

#846EB4 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 259° 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 #846EB4

Color schemes using #846EB4

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#846EB4 FAQ

What color is #846EB4?

#846EB4 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 259 degrees, 32% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #846EB4?

#846EB4 is rgb(132, 110, 180) in RGB, hsl(259, 32%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 39%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #846EB4?

White text on this background reaches 4.31:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.87:1.

What colors go well with #846EB4?

Its direct complement is #9EB46E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B4A86E and #7BB46E gives you contrast without the vibration.