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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6B397F — Plum
#6B397F is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 283° 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 #6B397F
- f9f4fa
- e5d4ec
- d1b4dd
- be93cf
- aa73c0
- 9753b2
- 7c4293
- 613473
- 452552
- 2a1632
- 0f0812
Color schemes using #6B397F
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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#6B397F FAQ
What color is #6B397F?
#6B397F is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 283 degrees, 38% saturation and 36% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6B397F?
#6B397F is rgb(107, 57, 127) in RGB, hsl(283, 38%, 36%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 55%, 0%, 50%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6B397F?
White text on this background reaches 8.34:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.52:1.
What colors go well with #6B397F?
Its direct complement is #4D7F39. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #707F39 and #397F48 gives you contrast without the vibration.