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#8476A7 — Slate
#8476A7 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 257° 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 #8476A7
- f7f6f9
- ddd9e7
- c3bcd4
- aaa0c2
- 9083b0
- 76679e
- 605382
- 4b4165
- 362f49
- 211c2c
- 0c0a10
Color schemes using #8476A7
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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#8476A7 FAQ
What color is #8476A7?
#8476A7 is a shade of slate in the purple family. It has a hue of 257 degrees, 22% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8476A7?
#8476A7 is rgb(132, 118, 167) in RGB, hsl(257, 22%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 29%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8476A7?
White text on this background reaches 4.09:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.13:1.
What colors go well with #8476A7?
Its direct complement is #99A776. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A79D76 and #81A776 gives you contrast without the vibration.