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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#988EE6 — Amethyst
#988EE6 is a light saturated blue sitting at 247° 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 #988EE6
- f4f2fc
- d1ccf4
- aea6eb
- 8b7fe3
- 6859da
- 4532d2
- 3626af
- 2a1e88
- 1e1562
- 120d3b
- 060515
Color schemes using #988EE6
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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#988EE6 FAQ
What color is #988EE6?
#988EE6 is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 247 degrees, 64% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #988EE6?
#988EE6 is rgb(152, 142, 230) in RGB, hsl(247, 64%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 38%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #988EE6?
White text on this background reaches 2.86:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.35:1.
What colors go well with #988EE6?
Its direct complement is #DCE68E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E6C48E and #B0E68E gives you contrast without the vibration.