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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#886BBD — Amethyst
#886BBD is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 261° 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 #886BBD
- f6f4fa
- dcd4ec
- c2b4dd
- a893cf
- 8e73c0
- 7453b2
- 5e4293
- 4a3473
- 352552
- 201632
- 0b0812
Color schemes using #886BBD
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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#886BBD FAQ
What color is #886BBD?
#886BBD is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 261 degrees, 38% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #886BBD?
#886BBD is rgb(136, 107, 189) in RGB, hsl(261, 38%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 43%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #886BBD?
White text on this background reaches 4.3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.88:1.
What colors go well with #886BBD?
Its direct complement is #A0BD6B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDB06B and #77BD6B gives you contrast without the vibration.