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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#855D8E — Plum
#855D8E is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 289° 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 #855D8E
- f8f6f9
- e4d9e6
- d0bdd4
- bba1c1
- a784af
- 93689c
- 795481
- 5e4265
- 442f48
- 291d2c
- 0e0a0f
Color schemes using #855D8E
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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#855D8E FAQ
What color is #855D8E?
#855D8E is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 289 degrees, 21% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #855D8E?
#855D8E is rgb(133, 93, 142) in RGB, hsl(289, 21%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 35%, 0%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #855D8E?
White text on this background reaches 5.31:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.95:1.
What colors go well with #855D8E?
Its direct complement is #668E5D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7E8E5D and #5D8E6C gives you contrast without the vibration.