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#9F7EE7 — Amethyst
#9F7EE7 is a light saturated purple sitting at 259° 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 #9F7EE7
- f5f2fd
- d8caf5
- bba3ee
- 9d7be7
- 8053e0
- 622cd8
- 5021b4
- 3e1a8c
- 2d1265
- 1b0b3d
- 0a0416
Color schemes using #9F7EE7
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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#9F7EE7 FAQ
What color is #9F7EE7?
#9F7EE7 is a shade of amethyst in the purple family. It has a hue of 259 degrees, 69% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9F7EE7?
#9F7EE7 is rgb(159, 126, 231) in RGB, hsl(259, 69%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 45%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9F7EE7?
White text on this background reaches 3.18:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.61:1.
What colors go well with #9F7EE7?
Its direct complement is #C6E77E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E7D47E and #91E77E gives you contrast without the vibration.