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#9C7EBE — Amethyst
#9C7EBE 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 #9C7EBE
- f7f5fa
- dfd6ea
- c7b6da
- af97cb
- 9778bb
- 7f59ab
- 68478e
- 51386f
- 3a284f
- 231830
- 0c0911
Color schemes using #9C7EBE
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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#9C7EBE FAQ
What color is #9C7EBE?
#9C7EBE is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 268 degrees, 33% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9C7EBE?
#9C7EBE is rgb(156, 126, 190) in RGB, hsl(268, 33%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 34%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9C7EBE?
White text on this background reaches 3.42:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.14:1.
What colors go well with #9C7EBE?
Its direct complement is #A0BE7E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BEBC7E and #80BE7E gives you contrast without the vibration.