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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#995EDE — Amethyst
#995EDE is a mid-tone saturated purple sitting at 268° 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 #995EDE
- f7f2fc
- dfcbf4
- c6a4ec
- ae7de4
- 9557dc
- 7d30d5
- 6624b1
- 4f1c8a
- 391463
- 230c3c
- 0c0415
Color schemes using #995EDE
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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#995EDE FAQ
What color is #995EDE?
#995EDE is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 268 degrees, 66% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #995EDE?
#995EDE is rgb(153, 94, 222) in RGB, hsl(268, 66%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 58%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #995EDE?
White text on this background reaches 4.19:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.01:1.
What colors go well with #995EDE?
Its direct complement is #A2DE5E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DEDA5E and #62DE5E gives you contrast without the vibration.