NeutralMid-toneMuted

Purpura

#8E8585

Contrast at a glance

White text

3.59:1AA large

Black text

5.51:1AA

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About Purpura

Purpura (#8E8585) is a mid-tone neutral. Its RGB value is 142, 133, 133 and its HSL value is 0°, 4%, 54%. Black text reads best on it, at a contrast ratio of 5.51:1 (WCAG AA). Below are ten tints and shades of Purpura, plus complementary, analogous, triadic, and split-complementary palettes built from it.

Tints

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Shades

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Harmonies

Complementary

#8E8585 · #858E8E

Analogous

#8E858A · #8E8585 · #8E8A85

Triadic

#8E8585 · #858E85 · #85858E

Split complementary

#8E8585 · #858E8A · #858A8E

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