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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#70518A — Plum
#70518A is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 273° 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 #70518A
- f8f5f9
- e1d8e8
- cabad7
- b39dc5
- 9c7fb4
- 8562a3
- 6d4f86
- 553e69
- 3d2c4b
- 251b2e
- 0d0910
Color schemes using #70518A
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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#70518A FAQ
What color is #70518A?
#70518A is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 273 degrees, 26% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #70518A?
#70518A is rgb(112, 81, 138) in RGB, hsl(273, 26%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 41%, 0%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #70518A?
White text on this background reaches 6.5:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.23:1.
What colors go well with #70518A?
Its direct complement is #6B8A51. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #878A51 and #518A54 gives you contrast without the vibration.