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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#954ED5 — Amethyst
#954ED5 is a mid-tone saturated purple sitting at 272° 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 #954ED5
- f8f3fc
- e1cdf3
- cba7ea
- b481e1
- 9e5bd8
- 8735d0
- 6f29ad
- 572087
- 3e1761
- 260e3b
- 0d0515
Color schemes using #954ED5
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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#954ED5 FAQ
What color is #954ED5?
#954ED5 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 272 degrees, 62% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #954ED5?
#954ED5 is rgb(149, 78, 213) in RGB, hsl(272, 62%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 63%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #954ED5?
White text on this background reaches 4.85:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.33:1.
What colors go well with #954ED5?
Its direct complement is #8DD54D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D1D54D and #4DD552 gives you contrast without the vibration.