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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#976386 — Plum
#976386 is a mid-tone desaturated pink sitting at 320° 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 #976386
- f9f6f8
- e6d9e2
- d4bdcc
- c1a1b6
- af84a1
- 9c688b
- 815472
- 654259
- 482f40
- 2c1d27
- 0f0a0e
Color schemes using #976386
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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#976386 FAQ
What color is #976386?
#976386 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 320 degrees, 21% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #976386?
#976386 is rgb(151, 99, 134) in RGB, hsl(320, 21%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 11%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #976386?
White text on this background reaches 4.72:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.44:1.
What colors go well with #976386?
Its direct complement is #639774. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6B9763 and #63978E gives you contrast without the vibration.