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#977AB8 — Amethyst
#977AB8 is a mid-tone moderately 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 #977AB8
- f7f5fa
- dfd7e9
- c7b8d9
- af9ac8
- 977bb8
- 805da8
- 684b8b
- 513a6c
- 3a2a4e
- 23192f
- 0c0911
Color schemes using #977AB8
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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#977AB8 FAQ
What color is #977AB8?
#977AB8 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 268 degrees, 30% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #977AB8?
#977AB8 is rgb(151, 122, 184) in RGB, hsl(268, 30%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 34%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #977AB8?
White text on this background reaches 3.63:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.79:1.
What colors go well with #977AB8?
Its direct complement is #9BB87A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B8B67A and #7CB87A gives you contrast without the vibration.