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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9B5976 — Plum
#9B5976 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 334° 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 #9B5976
- f9f5f7
- e8d7df
- d7bac6
- c69cae
- b57e96
- a4607e
- 874e67
- 6a3d50
- 4c2c3a
- 2e1a23
- 10090c
Color schemes using #9B5976
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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#9B5976 FAQ
What color is #9B5976?
#9B5976 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 334 degrees, 27% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9B5976?
#9B5976 is rgb(155, 89, 118) in RGB, hsl(334, 27%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 43%, 24%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9B5976?
White text on this background reaches 5.14:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.08:1.
What colors go well with #9B5976?
Its direct complement is #599B7F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #599B5E and #59979B gives you contrast without the vibration.