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#8E31A5 — Grape
#8E31A5 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 288° 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 #8E31A5
- faf3fb
- eacff1
- daabe6
- ca87db
- ba63d0
- ab3fc6
- 8d31a4
- 6e2680
- 4f1b5c
- 301138
- 110614
Color schemes using #8E31A5
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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#8E31A5 FAQ
What color is #8E31A5?
#8E31A5 is a shade of grape in the purple family. It has a hue of 288 degrees, 54% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8E31A5?
#8E31A5 is rgb(142, 49, 165) in RGB, hsl(288, 54%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 70%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8E31A5?
White text on this background reaches 6.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.13:1.
What colors go well with #8E31A5?
Its direct complement is #48A531. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #82A531 and #31A554 gives you contrast without the vibration.