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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#876DC5 — Amethyst
#876DC5 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 258° 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 #876DC5
- f6f4fb
- dbd3ed
- bfb1e0
- a48fd3
- 886ec5
- 6d4cb8
- 583d98
- 452f77
- 312255
- 1e1534
- 0b0712
Color schemes using #876DC5
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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#876DC5 FAQ
What color is #876DC5?
#876DC5 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 258 degrees, 43% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #876DC5?
#876DC5 is rgb(135, 109, 197) in RGB, hsl(258, 43%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 45%, 0%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #876DC5?
White text on this background reaches 4.18:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.02:1.
What colors go well with #876DC5?
Its direct complement is #ABC56D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C5B36D and #7FC56D gives you contrast without the vibration.