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#976AC8 — Amethyst
#976AC8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 269° 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 #976AC8
- f7f4fb
- dfd2ee
- c8afe2
- b08dd5
- 986bc8
- 8049bc
- 693a9c
- 522d79
- 3b2057
- 241435
- 0d0713
Color schemes using #976AC8
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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#976AC8 FAQ
What color is #976AC8?
#976AC8 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 269 degrees, 46% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #976AC8?
#976AC8 is rgb(151, 106, 200) in RGB, hsl(269, 46%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 47%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #976AC8?
White text on this background reaches 4.03:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.21:1.
What colors go well with #976AC8?
Its direct complement is #9BC86A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C8C66A and #6CC86A gives you contrast without the vibration.