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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87177A — Grape
#87177A is a dark saturated pink sitting at 307° 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 #87177A
- fdf2fc
- f6caf1
- efa2e6
- e87adb
- e251d1
- db29c6
- b61fa5
- 8e1880
- 66115c
- 3e0b38
- 160414
Color schemes using #87177A
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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#87177A FAQ
What color is #87177A?
#87177A is a shade of grape in the pink family. It has a hue of 307 degrees, 71% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #87177A?
#87177A is rgb(135, 23, 122) in RGB, hsl(307, 71%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 83%, 10%, 47%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87177A?
White text on this background reaches 8.63:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.43:1.
What colors go well with #87177A?
Its direct complement is #178724. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #428717 and #17875C gives you contrast without the vibration.