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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#973EA3 — Plum
#973EA3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 293° 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 #973EA3
- faf4fb
- ebd2ee
- dbb0e1
- cc8ed4
- bd6cc7
- ad4aba
- 8f3b9b
- 702e79
- 502157
- 311435
- 110712
Color schemes using #973EA3
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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#973EA3 FAQ
What color is #973EA3?
#973EA3 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 293 degrees, 45% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #973EA3?
#973EA3 is rgb(151, 62, 163) in RGB, hsl(293, 45%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 62%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #973EA3?
White text on this background reaches 5.94:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.53:1.
What colors go well with #973EA3?
Its direct complement is #49A33E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7CA33E and #3EA364 gives you contrast without the vibration.