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#986CA7 — Amethyst
#986CA7 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 285° 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 #986CA7
- f8f5f9
- e4d8e8
- cfbbd6
- bb9dc4
- a680b3
- 9263a1
- 785085
- 5e3e68
- 432d4b
- 291b2d
- 0e0a10
Color schemes using #986CA7
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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#986CA7 FAQ
What color is #986CA7?
#986CA7 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 285 degrees, 25% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #986CA7?
#986CA7 is rgb(152, 108, 167) in RGB, hsl(285, 25%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 35%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #986CA7?
White text on this background reaches 4.17:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.04:1.
What colors go well with #986CA7?
Its direct complement is #7BA76C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #98A76C and #6CA77B gives you contrast without the vibration.