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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AF288B — Plum
#AF288B is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 316° 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 #AF288B
- fcf3fa
- f3cce9
- eba6d8
- e280c8
- d95ab7
- d133a7
- ae278a
- 881f6c
- 61164d
- 3b0d2f
- 150510
Color schemes using #AF288B
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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#AF288B FAQ
What color is #AF288B?
#AF288B is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 316 degrees, 63% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AF288B?
#AF288B is rgb(175, 40, 139) in RGB, hsl(316, 63%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 77%, 21%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AF288B?
White text on this background reaches 6:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.5:1.
What colors go well with #AF288B?
Its direct complement is #28AF4C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #47AF28 and #28AF8F gives you contrast without the vibration.