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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8570A9 — Slate
#8570A9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 262° 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 #8570A9
- f7f5f9
- ded8e8
- c5bbd6
- ac9dc4
- 9380b3
- 7a63a1
- 635085
- 4e3e68
- 382d4b
- 221b2d
- 0c0a10
Color schemes using #8570A9
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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#8570A9 FAQ
What color is #8570A9?
#8570A9 is a shade of slate in the purple family. It has a hue of 262 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8570A9?
#8570A9 is rgb(133, 112, 169) in RGB, hsl(262, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 34%, 0%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8570A9?
White text on this background reaches 4.3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.89:1.
What colors go well with #8570A9?
Its direct complement is #94A970. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A9A170 and #77A970 gives you contrast without the vibration.