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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#723E75 — Plum
#723E75 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 297° 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 #723E75
- f9f5fa
- e9d6ea
- d8b8d9
- c799c9
- b67ab9
- a55ba9
- 884a8c
- 6a396d
- 4c294e
- 2e192f
- 100911
Color schemes using #723E75
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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#723E75 FAQ
What color is #723E75?
#723E75 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 297 degrees, 31% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #723E75?
#723E75 is rgb(114, 62, 117) in RGB, hsl(297, 31%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 47%, 0%, 54%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #723E75?
White text on this background reaches 7.89:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.66:1.
What colors go well with #723E75?
Its direct complement is #40753E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5C753E and #3E7556 gives you contrast without the vibration.