analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#800080 — Indigo
#800080 is a dark saturated pink sitting at 300° 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.
#800080
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Tints and shades of #800080
- fff0ff
- ffc1ff
- ff92ff
- ff63ff
- ff34ff
- ff05ff
- d500d5
- a600a6
- 770077
- 480048
- 190019
Color schemes using #800080
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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#800080 FAQ
What color is #800080?
#800080 is a shade of indigo in the pink family. It has a hue of 300 degrees, 100% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #800080?
#800080 is rgb(128, 0, 128) in RGB, hsl(300, 100%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 100%, 0%, 50%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #800080?
White text on this background reaches 9.42:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.23:1.
What colors go well with #800080?
Its direct complement is #008000. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #408000 and #008040 gives you contrast without the vibration.