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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A42391 — Plum
#A42391 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 309° 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 #A42391
- fcf2fb
- f4ccee
- eca5e1
- e47ed4
- db58c8
- d331bb
- b0259b
- 891d79
- 621557
- 3c0d35
- 150413
Color schemes using #A42391
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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#A42391 FAQ
What color is #A42391?
#A42391 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 309 degrees, 65% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A42391?
#A42391 is rgb(164, 35, 145) in RGB, hsl(309, 65%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 79%, 12%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A42391?
White text on this background reaches 6.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.23:1.
What colors go well with #A42391?
Its direct complement is #23A436. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #50A423 and #23A477 gives you contrast without the vibration.