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#9E76B2 — Amethyst
#9E76B2 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 #9E76B2
- f8f5f9
- e3d7e9
- ceb9d8
- b89bc7
- a37db6
- 8e5fa5
- 754d88
- 5b3c6a
- 412b4c
- 281a2e
- 0e0910
Color schemes using #9E76B2
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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#9E76B2 FAQ
What color is #9E76B2?
#9E76B2 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 280 degrees, 28% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9E76B2?
#9E76B2 is rgb(158, 118, 178) in RGB, hsl(280, 28%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 34%, 0%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9E76B2?
White text on this background reaches 3.69:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.69:1.
What colors go well with #9E76B2?
Its direct complement is #8AB276. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A8B276 and #76B280 gives you contrast without the vibration.