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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#715379 — Plum
#715379 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 287° 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 #715379
- f8f6f9
- e3dae6
- cebed3
- b9a2c0
- a486ad
- 906a9a
- 76567f
- 5c4363
- 423047
- 281d2b
- 0e0a0f
Color schemes using #715379
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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#715379 FAQ
What color is #715379?
#715379 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 287 degrees, 19% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #715379?
#715379 is rgb(113, 83, 121) in RGB, hsl(287, 19%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 31%, 0%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #715379?
White text on this background reaches 6.53:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.22:1.
What colors go well with #715379?
Its direct complement is #5B7953. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6E7953 and #53795E gives you contrast without the vibration.