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#993FA2 — Plum

#993FA2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 295° 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 #993FA2

Color schemes using #993FA2

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#993FA2 FAQ

What color is #993FA2?

#993FA2 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 295 degrees, 44% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #993FA2?

#993FA2 is rgb(153, 63, 162) in RGB, hsl(295, 44%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 61%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #993FA2?

White text on this background reaches 5.85:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.59:1.

What colors go well with #993FA2?

Its direct complement is #47A23F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #78A23F and #3FA268 gives you contrast without the vibration.