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#9D71A4 — Amethyst
#9D71A4 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 292° 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 #9D71A4
- f9f6f9
- e5d9e7
- d1bcd4
- bea0c2
- aa83b0
- 96679e
- 7c5382
- 614165
- 452f49
- 2a1c2c
- 0f0a10
Color schemes using #9D71A4
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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#9D71A4 FAQ
What color is #9D71A4?
#9D71A4 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 292 degrees, 22% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9D71A4?
#9D71A4 is rgb(157, 113, 164) in RGB, hsl(292, 22%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 31%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9D71A4?
White text on this background reaches 3.94:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.33:1.
What colors go well with #9D71A4?
Its direct complement is #77A470. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #91A470 and #70A483 gives you contrast without the vibration.