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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A4780 — Plum
#8A4780 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 309° 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 #8A4780
- faf5f9
- ead6e7
- dab7d5
- ca98c2
- ba79b0
- aa5a9e
- 8d4882
- 6e3966
- 4f2949
- 30192c
- 110910
Color schemes using #8A4780
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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#8A4780 FAQ
What color is #8A4780?
#8A4780 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 309 degrees, 32% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A4780?
#8A4780 is rgb(138, 71, 128) in RGB, hsl(309, 32%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 7%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A4780?
White text on this background reaches 6.38:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.29:1.
What colors go well with #8A4780?
Its direct complement is #478A51. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5F8A47 and #478A73 gives you contrast without the vibration.