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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8E6397 — Plum
#8E6397 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 290° 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 #8E6397
- f8f6f9
- e4d9e6
- d0bdd4
- bca1c1
- a884af
- 94689c
- 7a5481
- 5f4265
- 442f48
- 291d2c
- 0f0a0f
Color schemes using #8E6397
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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#8E6397 FAQ
What color is #8E6397?
#8E6397 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 290 degrees, 21% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8E6397?
#8E6397 is rgb(142, 99, 151) in RGB, hsl(290, 21%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 34%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8E6397?
White text on this background reaches 4.79:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.38:1.
What colors go well with #8E6397?
Its direct complement is #6B9763. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #869763 and #639774 gives you contrast without the vibration.