analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9B1C77 — Plum
#9B1C77 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 317° 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.
#9b1c77
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #9B1C77
- fdf2fa
- f5cae9
- eea3d9
- e77bc8
- e053b8
- d82ca7
- b4218a
- 8c1a6c
- 65124e
- 3d0b2f
- 160411
Color schemes using #9B1C77
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.
Nearby colors
#9B1C77 FAQ
What color is #9B1C77?
#9B1C77 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 317 degrees, 69% saturation and 36% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9B1C77?
#9B1C77 is rgb(155, 28, 119) in RGB, hsl(317, 69%, 36%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 82%, 23%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9B1C77?
White text on this background reaches 7.43:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.83:1.
What colors go well with #9B1C77?
Its direct complement is #1C9B40. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #389B1C and #1C9B80 gives you contrast without the vibration.