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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6F5379 — Plum
#6F5379 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 284° 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 #6F5379
- f8f6f9
- e3dae6
- cdbed3
- b8a2c0
- a386ad
- 8d6a9a
- 74567f
- 5b4363
- 413047
- 271d2b
- 0e0a0f
Color schemes using #6F5379
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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#6F5379 FAQ
What color is #6F5379?
#6F5379 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 284 degrees, 19% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6F5379?
#6F5379 is rgb(111, 83, 121) in RGB, hsl(284, 19%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 31%, 0%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6F5379?
White text on this background reaches 6.58:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.19:1.
What colors go well with #6F5379?
Its direct complement is #5D7953. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #707953 and #53795C gives you contrast without the vibration.