analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#834EA2 — Plum
#834EA2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 278° 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.
#834ea2
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #834EA2
- f8f5fa
- e3d5eb
- ceb5dc
- b896cc
- a376bd
- 8e56ae
- 754590
- 5b3670
- 412751
- 281831
- 0e0811
Color schemes using #834EA2
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.
Nearby colors
#834EA2 FAQ
What color is #834EA2?
#834EA2 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 278 degrees, 35% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #834EA2?
#834EA2 is rgb(131, 78, 162) in RGB, hsl(278, 35%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 52%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #834EA2?
White text on this background reaches 5.87:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.58:1.
What colors go well with #834EA2?
Its direct complement is #6DA24E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #97A24E and #4EA259 gives you contrast without the vibration.