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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#964EE9 — Amethyst
#964EE9 is a mid-tone 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 #964EE9
- f7f1fd
- dec8f8
- c69ef3
- ad74ee
- 944ae9
- 7c21e4
- 6517be
- 4f1294
- 390d6a
- 220840
- 0c0317
Color schemes using #964EE9
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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#964EE9 FAQ
What color is #964EE9?
#964EE9 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 268 degrees, 78% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #964EE9?
#964EE9 is rgb(150, 78, 233) in RGB, hsl(268, 78%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(36%, 67%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #964EE9?
White text on this background reaches 4.6:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.56:1.
What colors go well with #964EE9?
Its direct complement is #A1E94E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9E44E and #53E94E gives you contrast without the vibration.