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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A23FA2 — Plum
#A23FA2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 300° 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 #A23FA2
- fbf4fb
- eed2ee
- e0b0e0
- d38fd3
- c66dc6
- b94bb9
- 993c99
- 782f78
- 562156
- 341434
- 120712
Color schemes using #A23FA2
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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#A23FA2 FAQ
What color is #A23FA2?
#A23FA2 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 300 degrees, 44% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A23FA2?
#A23FA2 is rgb(162, 63, 162) in RGB, hsl(300, 44%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 61%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A23FA2?
White text on this background reaches 5.57:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.77:1.
What colors go well with #A23FA2?
Its direct complement is #3FA23F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #70A23F and #3FA270 gives you contrast without the vibration.