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#8996EB — Amethyst
#8996EB is a light saturated blue sitting at 232° 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 #8996EB
- f2f3fd
- cad0f6
- a2acef
- 7a88e8
- 5165e2
- 2941db
- 1f33b6
- 18288e
- 111d66
- 0b113e
- 040616
Color schemes using #8996EB
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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#8996EB FAQ
What color is #8996EB?
#8996EB is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 232 degrees, 71% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #8996EB?
#8996EB is rgb(137, 150, 235) in RGB, hsl(232, 71%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(42%, 36%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8996EB?
White text on this background reaches 2.75:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.63:1.
What colors go well with #8996EB?
Its direct complement is #EBDE89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBAD89 and #C7EB89 gives you contrast without the vibration.