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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9986D5 — Amethyst
#9986D5 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 254° 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 #9986D5
- f5f4fb
- d8d1ef
- baaee3
- 9d8cd6
- 8069ca
- 6246be
- 4f379e
- 3e2b7b
- 2c1f58
- 1b1336
- 090713
Color schemes using #9986D5
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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#9986D5 FAQ
What color is #9986D5?
#9986D5 is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 254 degrees, 48% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9986D5?
#9986D5 is rgb(153, 134, 213) in RGB, hsl(254, 48%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 37%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9986D5?
White text on this background reaches 3.12:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.73:1.
What colors go well with #9986D5?
Its direct complement is #C2D586. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D5C086 and #9BD586 gives you contrast without the vibration.