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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A53196 — Plum
#A53196 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 308° 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 #A53196
- fbf3fa
- f1cfec
- e6abde
- db87d0
- d063c2
- c63fb4
- a43195
- 802674
- 5c1b53
- 381133
- 140612
Color schemes using #A53196
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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#A53196 FAQ
What color is #A53196?
#A53196 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 308 degrees, 54% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A53196?
#A53196 is rgb(165, 49, 150) in RGB, hsl(308, 54%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 70%, 9%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A53196?
White text on this background reaches 6.04:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.48:1.
What colors go well with #A53196?
Its direct complement is #31A541. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5CA531 and #31A57B gives you contrast without the vibration.