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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#852EB6 — Grape
#852EB6 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.
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Tints and shades of #852EB6
- f9f3fc
- e5cdf3
- d1a8e9
- bd82e0
- aa5dd6
- 9637cd
- 7c2bab
- 602185
- 45185f
- 2a0e3a
- 0f0514
Color schemes using #852EB6
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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#852EB6 FAQ
What color is #852EB6?
#852EB6 is a shade of grape in the purple family. It has a hue of 278 degrees, 60% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #852EB6?
#852EB6 is rgb(133, 46, 182) in RGB, hsl(278, 60%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 75%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #852EB6?
White text on this background reaches 6.85:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.06:1.
What colors go well with #852EB6?
Its direct complement is #60B82E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A5B82E and #2EB840 gives you contrast without the vibration.