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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#973597 — Plum
#973597 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 300° 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 #973597
- fbf4fb
- efd1ef
- e3aee3
- d68cd6
- ca69ca
- be46be
- 9e379e
- 7b2b7b
- 581f58
- 361336
- 130713
Color schemes using #973597
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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#973597 FAQ
What color is #973597?
#973597 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 300 degrees, 48% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #973597?
#973597 is rgb(151, 53, 151) in RGB, hsl(300, 48%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 65%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #973597?
White text on this background reaches 6.42:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.27:1.
What colors go well with #973597?
Its direct complement is #359735. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #669735 and #359766 gives you contrast without the vibration.