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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#887CBB — Amethyst
#887CBB 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 #887CBB
- f6f5fa
- dad6ea
- bdb7da
- a198ca
- 8579ba
- 695aaa
- 55488d
- 42396e
- 30294f
- 1d1930
- 0a0911
Color schemes using #887CBB
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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#887CBB FAQ
What color is #887CBB?
#887CBB is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 251 degrees, 32% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #887CBB?
#887CBB is rgb(136, 124, 187) in RGB, hsl(251, 32%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 34%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #887CBB?
White text on this background reaches 3.72:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.65:1.
What colors go well with #887CBB?
Its direct complement is #B0BB7C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BBA77C and #90BB7C gives you contrast without the vibration.