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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#705181 — Plum
#705181 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 279° 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 #705181
- f8f6f9
- e2d9e7
- ccbcd5
- b69fc3
- a182b1
- 8b659f
- 725283
- 594066
- 402e49
- 271c2d
- 0e0a10
Color schemes using #705181
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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#705181 FAQ
What color is #705181?
#705181 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 279 degrees, 23% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #705181?
#705181 is rgb(112, 81, 129) in RGB, hsl(279, 23%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 37%, 0%, 49%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #705181?
White text on this background reaches 6.6:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.18:1.
What colors go well with #705181?
Its direct complement is #618151. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #798151 and #518158 gives you contrast without the vibration.