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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#976EE2 — Amethyst
#976EE2 is a light saturated purple sitting at 261° 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 #976EE2
- f6f2fc
- dacbf5
- bda4ed
- a17de5
- 8556de
- 692ed6
- 5523b2
- 421b8b
- 301464
- 1d0c3c
- 0a0415
Color schemes using #976EE2
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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#976EE2 FAQ
What color is #976EE2?
#976EE2 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 261 degrees, 67% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #976EE2?
#976EE2 is rgb(151, 110, 226) in RGB, hsl(261, 67%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(33%, 51%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #976EE2?
White text on this background reaches 3.72:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.64:1.
What colors go well with #976EE2?
Its direct complement is #BAE26E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E2D16E and #80E26E gives you contrast without the vibration.