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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A131A5 — Plum
#A131A5 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 298° 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 #A131A5
- fbf3fb
- f0cff1
- e4abe6
- d887db
- cd63d0
- c13fc6
- a031a4
- 7d2680
- 5a1b5c
- 361138
- 130614
Color schemes using #A131A5
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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#A131A5 FAQ
What color is #A131A5?
#A131A5 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 298 degrees, 54% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A131A5?
#A131A5 is rgb(161, 49, 165) in RGB, hsl(298, 54%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 70%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A131A5?
White text on this background reaches 6:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.5:1.
What colors go well with #A131A5?
Its direct complement is #35A531. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6FA531 and #31A567 gives you contrast without the vibration.