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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#862B88 — Plum
#862B88 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 299° 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 #862B88
- fbf3fb
- f0d0f0
- e4ace5
- d888da
- cd65ce
- c141c3
- a033a2
- 7d287e
- 5a1d5b
- 361137
- 130613
Color schemes using #862B88
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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#862B88 FAQ
What color is #862B88?
#862B88 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 299 degrees, 52% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #862B88?
#862B88 is rgb(134, 43, 136) in RGB, hsl(299, 52%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 68%, 0%, 47%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #862B88?
White text on this background reaches 7.74:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.71:1.
What colors go well with #862B88?
Its direct complement is #2C882B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5B882B and #2B8858 gives you contrast without the vibration.