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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#71587E — Plum
#71587E 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 #71587E
- f8f6f9
- e2dae5
- cbbfd2
- b5a3bf
- 9f87ac
- 896c99
- 70577e
- 584462
- 3f3146
- 261e2b
- 0d0a0f
Color schemes using #71587E
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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#71587E FAQ
What color is #71587E?
#71587E is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 279 degrees, 18% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #71587E?
#71587E is rgb(113, 88, 126) in RGB, hsl(279, 18%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 30%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #71587E?
White text on this background reaches 6.18:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.4:1.
What colors go well with #71587E?
Its direct complement is #657E58. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #797E58 and #587E5E gives you contrast without the vibration.