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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#715C8A — Plum
#715C8A is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 267° 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 #715C8A
- f7f6f9
- dfdae6
- c7bed3
- afa1c1
- 9785ae
- 80699b
- 685580
- 514364
- 3a3048
- 231d2b
- 0c0a0f
Color schemes using #715C8A
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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#715C8A FAQ
What color is #715C8A?
#715C8A is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 267 degrees, 20% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #715C8A?
#715C8A is rgb(113, 92, 138) in RGB, hsl(267, 20%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 33%, 0%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #715C8A?
White text on this background reaches 5.83:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.6:1.
What colors go well with #715C8A?
Its direct complement is #758A5C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A875C and #5E8A5C gives you contrast without the vibration.