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#9B6CD0 — Amethyst
#9B6CD0 is a mid-tone moderately 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 #9B6CD0
- f7f3fb
- dfd0f0
- c7ace5
- ae88da
- 9665ce
- 7e41c3
- 6733a2
- 50287e
- 3a1d5b
- 231137
- 0c0613
Color schemes using #9B6CD0
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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#9B6CD0 FAQ
What color is #9B6CD0?
#9B6CD0 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 268 degrees, 52% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9B6CD0?
#9B6CD0 is rgb(155, 108, 208) in RGB, hsl(268, 52%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 48%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9B6CD0?
White text on this background reaches 3.85:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.45:1.
What colors go well with #9B6CD0?
Its direct complement is #A1D06C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D0CD6C and #6FD06C gives you contrast without the vibration.