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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#804EA6 — Plum
#804EA6 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 274° 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 #804EA6
- f8f5fa
- e1d5eb
- cbb5dc
- b595cd
- 9e75be
- 8855af
- 704491
- 573571
- 3f2651
- 261731
- 0d0811
Color schemes using #804EA6
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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#804EA6 FAQ
What color is #804EA6?
#804EA6 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 274 degrees, 36% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #804EA6?
#804EA6 is rgb(128, 78, 166) in RGB, hsl(274, 36%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 53%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #804EA6?
White text on this background reaches 5.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.56:1.
What colors go well with #804EA6?
Its direct complement is #75A64E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A1A64E and #4EA654 gives you contrast without the vibration.