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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A5C71 — Plum
#8A5C71 is a mid-tone desaturated pink sitting at 333° 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 #8A5C71
- f9f6f7
- e6dadf
- d3bec7
- c1a1af
- ae8597
- 9b6980
- 805568
- 644351
- 48303a
- 2b1d23
- 0f0a0c
Color schemes using #8A5C71
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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#8A5C71 FAQ
What color is #8A5C71?
#8A5C71 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 333 degrees, 20% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A5C71?
#8A5C71 is rgb(138, 92, 113) in RGB, hsl(333, 20%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 33%, 18%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A5C71?
White text on this background reaches 5.45:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.85:1.
What colors go well with #8A5C71?
Its direct complement is #5C8A75. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5C8A5E and #5C878A gives you contrast without the vibration.