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#9470BD — Amethyst
#9470BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 268° 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 #9470BD
- f7f5fa
- dfd4eb
- c7b4dd
- af94ce
- 9774bf
- 7f54b0
- 684392
- 513472
- 3a2652
- 231732
- 0c0811
Color schemes using #9470BD
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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#9470BD FAQ
What color is #9470BD?
#9470BD is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 268 degrees, 37% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9470BD?
#9470BD is rgb(148, 112, 189) in RGB, hsl(268, 37%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 41%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9470BD?
White text on this background reaches 3.95:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.31:1.
What colors go well with #9470BD?
Its direct complement is #99BD70. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDBB70 and #72BD70 gives you contrast without the vibration.