analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9557BC — Amethyst
#9557BC is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 277° 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.
#9557bc
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #9557BC
- f8f4fb
- e3d3ed
- ceb1e0
- b98fd3
- a46ec5
- 8f4cb8
- 753d98
- 5b2f77
- 422255
- 281534
- 0e0712
Color schemes using #9557BC
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.
Nearby colors
#9557BC FAQ
What color is #9557BC?
#9557BC is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 277 degrees, 43% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9557BC?
#9557BC is rgb(149, 87, 188) in RGB, hsl(277, 43%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 54%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9557BC?
White text on this background reaches 4.81:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.37:1.
What colors go well with #9557BC?
Its direct complement is #7EBC57. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B0BC57 and #57BC63 gives you contrast without the vibration.