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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#857AB8 — Amethyst
#857AB8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 251° 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 #857AB8
- f6f5fa
- dad7e9
- beb8d9
- a29ac8
- 867bb8
- 6a5da8
- 564b8b
- 433a6c
- 302a4e
- 1d192f
- 0a0911
Color schemes using #857AB8
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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#857AB8 FAQ
What color is #857AB8?
#857AB8 is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 251 degrees, 30% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #857AB8?
#857AB8 is rgb(133, 122, 184) in RGB, hsl(251, 30%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 34%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #857AB8?
White text on this background reaches 3.84:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.47:1.
What colors go well with #857AB8?
Its direct complement is #ACB87A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B8A47A and #8EB87A gives you contrast without the vibration.