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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#814091 — Plum
#814091 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 288° 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 #814091
- f9f4fa
- e7d4ec
- d5b3de
- c393cf
- b172c1
- 9f51b3
- 844194
- 673374
- 4a2453
- 2d1632
- 100812
Color schemes using #814091
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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#814091 FAQ
What color is #814091?
#814091 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 288 degrees, 39% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #814091?
#814091 is rgb(129, 64, 145) in RGB, hsl(288, 39%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 56%, 0%, 43%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #814091?
White text on this background reaches 6.83:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.08:1.
What colors go well with #814091?
Its direct complement is #509140. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #799140 and #409158 gives you contrast without the vibration.