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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#842E80 — Plum
#842E80 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 303° 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 #842E80
- fbf4fb
- efd1ed
- e3aee0
- d68cd3
- ca69c5
- be46b8
- 9e3799
- 7b2b77
- 581f55
- 361334
- 130712
Color schemes using #842E80
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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#842E80 FAQ
What color is #842E80?
#842E80 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 303 degrees, 48% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #842E80?
#842E80 is rgb(132, 46, 128) in RGB, hsl(303, 48%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 65%, 3%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #842E80?
White text on this background reaches 7.83:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.68:1.
What colors go well with #842E80?
Its direct complement is #2E8433. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #55842E and #2E845E gives you contrast without the vibration.