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#977ED5 — Amethyst
#977ED5 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 257° 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 #977ED5
- f6f3fb
- d9d0f0
- bcade4
- a089d9
- 8366cd
- 6642c2
- 5334a1
- 41297e
- 2e1d5a
- 1c1237
- 0a0613
Color schemes using #977ED5
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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#977ED5 FAQ
What color is #977ED5?
#977ED5 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 257 degrees, 51% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #977ED5?
#977ED5 is rgb(151, 126, 213) in RGB, hsl(257, 51%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 41%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #977ED5?
White text on this background reaches 3.35:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.26:1.
What colors go well with #977ED5?
Its direct complement is #BBD57C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D5C17C and #8FD57C gives you contrast without the vibration.