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#986EB4 — Amethyst
#986EB4 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 276° 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 #986EB4
- f8f5fa
- e2d6ea
- ccb7da
- b698ca
- a079ba
- 8a5aaa
- 71488d
- 58396e
- 3f294f
- 271930
- 0e0911
Color schemes using #986EB4
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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#986EB4 FAQ
What color is #986EB4?
#986EB4 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 276 degrees, 32% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #986EB4?
#986EB4 is rgb(152, 110, 180) in RGB, hsl(276, 32%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 39%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #986EB4?
White text on this background reaches 4.02:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.22:1.
What colors go well with #986EB4?
Its direct complement is #8AB46E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ADB46E and #6EB475 gives you contrast without the vibration.