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#977ECE — Amethyst
#977ECE 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 #977ECE
- f6f4fb
- dbd2ee
- bfb0e1
- a48ed4
- 896cc7
- 6d4aba
- 593b9b
- 452e79
- 322157
- 1e1435
- 0b0712
Color schemes using #977ECE
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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#977ECE FAQ
What color is #977ECE?
#977ECE is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 259 degrees, 45% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #977ECE?
#977ECE is rgb(151, 126, 206) in RGB, hsl(259, 45%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 39%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #977ECE?
White text on this background reaches 3.39:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.19:1.
What colors go well with #977ECE?
Its direct complement is #B4CE7E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CEBF7E and #8CCE7E gives you contrast without the vibration.