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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#992E8D — Plum
#992E8D is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 307° 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 #992E8D
- fbf3fb
- f1cfed
- e6abdf
- db87d1
- d063c4
- c63fb6
- a43197
- 802676
- 5c1b54
- 381133
- 140612
Color schemes using #992E8D
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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#992E8D FAQ
What color is #992E8D?
#992E8D is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 307 degrees, 54% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #992E8D?
#992E8D is rgb(153, 46, 141) in RGB, hsl(307, 54%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 70%, 8%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #992E8D?
White text on this background reaches 6.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.13:1.
What colors go well with #992E8D?
Its direct complement is #2E993A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #57992E and #2E9970 gives you contrast without the vibration.