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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#976373 — Plum
#976373 is a mid-tone desaturated pink sitting at 342° 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 #976373
- f9f6f7
- e6d9dd
- d4bdc4
- c1a1aa
- af8491
- 9c6878
- 815462
- 65424c
- 482f37
- 2c1d21
- 0f0a0c
Color schemes using #976373
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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#976373 FAQ
What color is #976373?
#976373 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 342 degrees, 21% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #976373?
#976373 is rgb(151, 99, 115) in RGB, hsl(342, 21%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 24%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #976373?
White text on this background reaches 4.83:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.35:1.
What colors go well with #976373?
Its direct complement is #639787. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #63976D and #638D97 gives you contrast without the vibration.