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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7B489D — Plum
#7B489D is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 276° 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 #7B489D
- f8f5fa
- e2d4eb
- ccb4dd
- b794ce
- a174bf
- 8b54b0
- 724392
- 593472
- 402652
- 271732
- 0e0811
Color schemes using #7B489D
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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#7B489D FAQ
What color is #7B489D?
#7B489D is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 276 degrees, 37% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7B489D?
#7B489D is rgb(123, 72, 157) in RGB, hsl(276, 37%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 54%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7B489D?
White text on this background reaches 6.45:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.26:1.
What colors go well with #7B489D?
Its direct complement is #6A9D48. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #959D48 and #489D51 gives you contrast without the vibration.