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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8170A9 — Slate
#8170A9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 258° 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 #8170A9
- f7f5f9
- ddd8e8
- c3bbd6
- a99dc4
- 8f80b3
- 7663a1
- 605085
- 4b3e68
- 362d4b
- 211b2d
- 0b0a10
Color schemes using #8170A9
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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#8170A9 FAQ
What color is #8170A9?
#8170A9 is a shade of slate in the purple family. It has a hue of 258 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8170A9?
#8170A9 is rgb(129, 112, 169) in RGB, hsl(258, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 34%, 0%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8170A9?
White text on this background reaches 4.35:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.82:1.
What colors go well with #8170A9?
Its direct complement is #98A970. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A99D70 and #7BA970 gives you contrast without the vibration.