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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#875EC7 — Amethyst
#875EC7 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 263° 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 #875EC7
- f6f4fb
- dcd1ef
- c2aee3
- a88cd6
- 8e69ca
- 7446be
- 5f379e
- 4a2b7b
- 351f58
- 201336
- 0b0713
Color schemes using #875EC7
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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#875EC7 FAQ
What color is #875EC7?
#875EC7 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 263 degrees, 48% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #875EC7?
#875EC7 is rgb(135, 94, 199) in RGB, hsl(263, 48%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 53%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #875EC7?
White text on this background reaches 4.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.46:1.
What colors go well with #875EC7?
Its direct complement is #9EC65D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C6BA5D and #69C65D gives you contrast without the vibration.