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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A85B72 — Plum
#A85B72 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 342° 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 #A85B72
- faf5f6
- ead6dc
- d9b8c2
- c999a7
- b97a8d
- a95b73
- 8c4a5d
- 6d3949
- 4e2934
- 2f1920
- 11090b
Color schemes using #A85B72
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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#A85B72 FAQ
What color is #A85B72?
#A85B72 is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 342 degrees, 31% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A85B72?
#A85B72 is rgb(168, 91, 114) in RGB, hsl(342, 31%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 46%, 32%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A85B72?
White text on this background reaches 4.77:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.4:1.
What colors go well with #A85B72?
Its direct complement is #5BA992. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5BA96B and #5B99A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.