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#977CE9 — Amethyst
#977CE9 is a light saturated purple sitting at 255° 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 #977CE9
- f5f2fd
- d5caf6
- b5a2ef
- 957ae8
- 7551e2
- 5629db
- 451fb6
- 36188e
- 261166
- 170b3e
- 080416
Color schemes using #977CE9
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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#977CE9 FAQ
What color is #977CE9?
#977CE9 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 255 degrees, 71% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #977CE9?
#977CE9 is rgb(151, 124, 233) in RGB, hsl(255, 71%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 47%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #977CE9?
White text on this background reaches 3.29:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.38:1.
What colors go well with #977CE9?
Its direct complement is #CEE97C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9CE7C and #97E97C gives you contrast without the vibration.