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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#472154 — Graphite
#472154 is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 285° 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.
#472154
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Tints and shades of #472154
- f9f4fb
- e7d2ee
- d4b0e0
- c28fd3
- b06dc6
- 9e4bb9
- 823c99
- 652f78
- 492156
- 2c1434
- 100712
Color schemes using #472154
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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#472154 FAQ
What color is #472154?
#472154 is a shade of graphite in the purple family. It has a hue of 285 degrees, 44% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #472154?
#472154 is rgb(71, 33, 84) in RGB, hsl(285, 44%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 61%, 0%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #472154?
White text on this background reaches 13.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.61:1.
What colors go well with #472154?
Its direct complement is #2E5421. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #485421 and #21542E gives you contrast without the vibration.