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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#877EBE — Amethyst
#877EBE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 248° 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 #877EBE
- f5f5fa
- d8d6ea
- bbb6da
- 9e97cb
- 8178bb
- 6459ab
- 51478e
- 3f386f
- 2d284f
- 1b1830
- 0a0911
Color schemes using #877EBE
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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#877EBE FAQ
What color is #877EBE?
#877EBE is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 33% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #877EBE?
#877EBE is rgb(135, 126, 190) in RGB, hsl(248, 33%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 34%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #877EBE?
White text on this background reaches 3.65:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.76:1.
What colors go well with #877EBE?
Its direct complement is #B6BE7E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BEA77E and #96BE7E gives you contrast without the vibration.