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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#956EB4 — Amethyst
#956EB4 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 273° 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 #956EB4
- f8f5fa
- e1d6ea
- cab7da
- b398ca
- 9d79ba
- 865aaa
- 6e488d
- 56396e
- 3e294f
- 251930
- 0d0911
Color schemes using #956EB4
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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#956EB4 FAQ
What color is #956EB4?
#956EB4 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 273 degrees, 32% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #956EB4?
#956EB4 is rgb(149, 110, 180) in RGB, hsl(273, 32%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 39%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #956EB4?
White text on this background reaches 4.06:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.17:1.
What colors go well with #956EB4?
Its direct complement is #8EB46E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B1B46E and #6EB472 gives you contrast without the vibration.