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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6B5379 — Plum
#6B5379 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 278° 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 #6B5379
- f8f6f9
- e1dae6
- cbbed3
- b5a2c0
- 9f86ad
- 886a9a
- 70567f
- 574363
- 3f3047
- 261d2b
- 0d0a0f
Color schemes using #6B5379
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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#6B5379 FAQ
What color is #6B5379?
#6B5379 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 278 degrees, 19% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6B5379?
#6B5379 is rgb(107, 83, 121) in RGB, hsl(278, 19%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 31%, 0%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6B5379?
White text on this background reaches 6.69:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.14:1.
What colors go well with #6B5379?
Its direct complement is #617953. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #747953 and #537958 gives you contrast without the vibration.