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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#897BB7 — Amethyst
#897BB7 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 254° 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 #897BB7
- f6f5fa
- dbd7e9
- c0b9d8
- a59ac8
- 8a7cb7
- 6f5ea6
- 5a4c8a
- 463b6b
- 322a4d
- 1f1a2f
- 0b0910
Color schemes using #897BB7
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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#897BB7 FAQ
What color is #897BB7?
#897BB7 is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 254 degrees, 29% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #897BB7?
#897BB7 is rgb(137, 123, 183) in RGB, hsl(254, 29%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 33%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #897BB7?
White text on this background reaches 3.76:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.58:1.
What colors go well with #897BB7?
Its direct complement is #A9B77B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B7A77B and #8BB77B gives you contrast without the vibration.