analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A31983 — Plum
#A31983 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 314° 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 #A31983
- fdf2fa
- f7c9ec
- f0a1de
- ea78cf
- e44fc1
- dd27b3
- b81d94
- 901673
- 671053
- 3f0a32
- 160312
Color schemes using #A31983
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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#A31983 FAQ
What color is #A31983?
#A31983 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 314 degrees, 73% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A31983?
#A31983 is rgb(163, 25, 131) in RGB, hsl(314, 73%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 85%, 20%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A31983?
White text on this background reaches 6.94:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.02:1.
What colors go well with #A31983?
Its direct complement is #19A33A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3EA319 and #19A37E gives you contrast without the vibration.