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#968AE0 — Amethyst
#968AE0 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 248° 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 #968AE0
- f4f3fc
- d3cef2
- b1a9e8
- 9084de
- 6e5fd4
- 4d3acb
- 3d2da8
- 302383
- 22195e
- 150f39
- 070514
Color schemes using #968AE0
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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#968AE0 FAQ
What color is #968AE0?
#968AE0 is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 58% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #968AE0?
#968AE0 is rgb(150, 138, 224) in RGB, hsl(248, 58%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(33%, 38%, 0%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #968AE0?
White text on this background reaches 3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.01:1.
What colors go well with #968AE0?
Its direct complement is #D5E08A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E0C08A and #AAE08A gives you contrast without the vibration.