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#8E74BE — Amethyst
#8E74BE 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 #8E74BE
- f7f5fa
- ddd5eb
- c3b5dc
- a995cd
- 8f75be
- 7555af
- 5f4491
- 4a3571
- 352651
- 201731
- 0b0811
Color schemes using #8E74BE
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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#8E74BE FAQ
What color is #8E74BE?
#8E74BE is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 261 degrees, 36% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8E74BE?
#8E74BE is rgb(142, 116, 190) in RGB, hsl(261, 36%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 39%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8E74BE?
White text on this background reaches 3.89:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.39:1.
What colors go well with #8E74BE?
Its direct complement is #A4BE74. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BEB374 and #7FBE74 gives you contrast without the vibration.