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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8570A4 — Slate
#8570A4 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 264° 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 #8570A4
- f7f6f9
- dfd9e7
- c6bcd4
- aea0c2
- 9583b0
- 7d679e
- 665382
- 4f4165
- 392f49
- 231c2c
- 0c0a10
Color schemes using #8570A4
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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#8570A4 FAQ
What color is #8570A4?
#8570A4 is a shade of slate in the purple family. It has a hue of 264 degrees, 22% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8570A4?
#8570A4 is rgb(133, 112, 164) in RGB, hsl(264, 22%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 32%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8570A4?
White text on this background reaches 4.33:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.85:1.
What colors go well with #8570A4?
Its direct complement is #8FA470. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A49E70 and #75A470 gives you contrast without the vibration.