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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#782A7A — Plum
#782A7A is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 299° 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 #782A7A
- fbf4fb
- efd1ef
- e2aee3
- d68bd7
- ca68cb
- bd45bf
- 9d369f
- 7b2a7c
- 581e59
- 351236
- 130713
Color schemes using #782A7A
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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#782A7A FAQ
What color is #782A7A?
#782A7A is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 299 degrees, 49% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #782A7A?
#782A7A is rgb(120, 42, 122) in RGB, hsl(299, 49%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 66%, 0%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #782A7A?
White text on this background reaches 8.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.41:1.
What colors go well with #782A7A?
Its direct complement is #2B7A2A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #537A2A and #2A7A50 gives you contrast without the vibration.