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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#955EA6 — Amethyst
#955EA6 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 286° 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 #955EA6
- f9f5fa
- e5d7e9
- d1b9d8
- bd9ac8
- a97cb7
- 955ea6
- 7b4c8a
- 603b6b
- 452a4d
- 2a1a2f
- 0f0910
Color schemes using #955EA6
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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#955EA6 FAQ
What color is #955EA6?
#955EA6 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 286 degrees, 29% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #955EA6?
#955EA6 is rgb(149, 94, 166) in RGB, hsl(286, 29%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 43%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #955EA6?
White text on this background reaches 4.74:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.43:1.
What colors go well with #955EA6?
Its direct complement is #6FA65E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #93A65E and #5EA671 gives you contrast without the vibration.