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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A23F78 — Plum
#A23F78 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 325° 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 #A23F78
- fbf4f8
- eed2e2
- e0b0cc
- d38fb7
- c66da1
- b94b8b
- 993c72
- 782f59
- 562140
- 341427
- 12070e
Color schemes using #A23F78
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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#A23F78 FAQ
What color is #A23F78?
#A23F78 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 325 degrees, 44% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A23F78?
#A23F78 is rgb(162, 63, 120) in RGB, hsl(325, 44%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 61%, 26%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A23F78?
White text on this background reaches 5.97:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.52:1.
What colors go well with #A23F78?
Its direct complement is #3FA268. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #47A23F and #3FA299 gives you contrast without the vibration.