analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#836397 — Slate
#836397 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 277° 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.
#836397
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #836397
- f8f6f9
- e1d9e6
- cbbdd4
- b5a1c1
- 9e84af
- 88689c
- 705481
- 574265
- 3f2f48
- 261d2c
- 0d0a0f
Color schemes using #836397
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
#836397 FAQ
What color is #836397?
#836397 is a shade of slate in the purple family. It has a hue of 277 degrees, 21% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #836397?
#836397 is rgb(131, 99, 151) in RGB, hsl(277, 21%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 34%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #836397?
White text on this background reaches 5:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.2:1.
What colors go well with #836397?
Its direct complement is #779763. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #919763 and #639769 gives you contrast without the vibration.