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#9C5EBA — Amethyst
#9C5EBA is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 280° 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 #9C5EBA
- f8f4fa
- e4d3ec
- d0b3de
- bb92d0
- a771c2
- 9350b4
- 794095
- 5e3274
- 442454
- 291633
- 0e0812
Color schemes using #9C5EBA
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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#9C5EBA FAQ
What color is #9C5EBA?
#9C5EBA is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 280 degrees, 40% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9C5EBA?
#9C5EBA is rgb(156, 94, 186) in RGB, hsl(280, 40%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 49%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9C5EBA?
White text on this background reaches 4.45:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.72:1.
What colors go well with #9C5EBA?
Its direct complement is #7DBA5E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ABBA5E and #5EBA6E gives you contrast without the vibration.