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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#977ECD — Amethyst
#977ECD is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 259° 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 #977ECD
- f6f4fb
- dbd2ee
- c0b0e0
- a48fd3
- 896dc6
- 6e4bb9
- 593c99
- 462f78
- 322156
- 1e1434
- 0b0712
Color schemes using #977ECD
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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#977ECD FAQ
What color is #977ECD?
#977ECD is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 259 degrees, 44% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #977ECD?
#977ECD is rgb(151, 126, 205) in RGB, hsl(259, 44%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 39%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #977ECD?
White text on this background reaches 3.4:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.18:1.
What colors go well with #977ECD?
Its direct complement is #B4CD7E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDBF7E and #8DCD7E gives you contrast without the vibration.