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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone RGB 170 23 142 it is the complementary color RGB 85 232 113. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color RGB 170 23 142. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the RGB 170 23 142 shade: RGB 175 23 137, RGB 192 41 156, RGB 209 59 175, RGB 226 77 194 and RGB 243 95 213

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color RGB 170 23 142. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the RGB 170 23 142 shade: RGB 170 23 142, RGB 153 5 123, RGB 136 0 104, RGB 119 0 85 and RGB 102 0 66

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the RGB 170 23 142 shade: RGB 171 23 142, RGB 171 23 103, RGB 171 23 63 and RGB 171 23 23

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the RGB 170 23 142 shade: RGB 171 23 142, RGB 159 23 171, RGB 119 23 171, RGB 79 23 171 and RGB 40 23 171

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The RGB 170 23 142 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 171 23 142 and RGB 186 8 152

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the RGB 170 23 142 shade: RGB 171 23 142, RGB 155 39 133, RGB 139 55 123, RGB 124 70 113 and RGB 108 86 104

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the RGB 170 23 142 shade: RGB 119 23 171, RGB 158 23 171, RGB 171 23 144, RGB 171 23 104 and RGB 171 23 65

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the RGB 170 23 142 shade: RGB 98 13 82, RGB 134 18 112, RGB 171 23 142, RGB 207 28 173 and RGB 227 49 193

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the RGB 170 23 142 shade: RGB 170 23 142, RGB 171 80 23 and RGB 23 171 139

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the RGB 170 23 142 shade: RGB 170 23 142, RGB 144 171 23 and RGB 23 144 171

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the RGB 170 23 142 shade: RGB 170 23 142, RGB 171 80 23, RGB 23 171 50 and RGB 23 114 171

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the RGB 170 23 142 shade: RGB 170 23 142, RGB 171 124 23, RGB 23 171 50 and RGB 23 70 171

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

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Primary color

CMYK 0 / 86 / 16 / 33

HEX #AA178E

RGB 170 23 142

HSL 311.43, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 39.77, 65.52, -28.86

 

Complementary color

CMYK 63 / 0 / 51 / 9

HEX #55E871

RGB 85 232 113

HSL 131.43, 0.76%, 0.62%

LAB 82.29, -63.3, 46.2

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 22 / 31

HEX #AF1789

RGB 175 23 137

HSL 315, 0.77%, 0.39%

LAB 40.46, 65.93, -24.64

 

CMYK 0 / 79 / 19 / 25

HEX #C0299C

RGB 192 41 156

HSL 314.3, 0.65%, 0.46%

LAB 45.9, 67.99, -27.46

 

CMYK 0 / 72 / 16 / 18

HEX #D13BAF

RGB 209 59 175

HSL 313.6, 0.62%, 0.53%

LAB 51.59, 69.09, -29.64

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 14 / 11

HEX #E24DC2

RGB 226 77 194

HSL 312.89, 0.72%, 0.59%

LAB 57.44, 69.54, -31.33

 

CMYK 0 / 61 / 12 / 5

HEX #F35FD5

RGB 243 95 213

HSL 312.16, 0.86%, 0.66%

LAB 63.38, 69.56, -32.69

 

CMYK 0 / 86 / 16 / 33

HEX #AA178E

RGB 170 23 142

HSL 311.43, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 39.77, 65.52, -28.86

 

CMYK 0 / 97 / 20 / 40

HEX #99057B

RGB 153 5 123

HSL 312.16, 0.94%, 0.31%

LAB 34.62, 62.22, -25.38

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 24 / 47

HEX #880068

RGB 136 0 104

HSL 314.12, 1%, 0.27%

LAB 29.99, 57.04, -20.75

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 29 / 53

HEX #770055

RGB 119 0 85

HSL 317.14, 1%, 0.23%

LAB 25.5, 51.1, -15.55

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 35 / 60

HEX #660042

RGB 102 0 66

HSL 321.18, 1%, 0.2%

LAB 20.9, 45.04, -10.02

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 17 / 33

HEX #AB178E

RGB 171 23 142

HSL 311.76, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 39.95, 65.73, -28.55

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 40 / 33

HEX #AB1767

RGB 171 23 103

HSL 327.57, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 38.29, 61.15, -6.81

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 63 / 33

HEX #AB173F

RGB 171 23 63

HSL 343.78, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 37.17, 57.94, 17.24

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 87 / 33

HEX #AB1717

RGB 171 23 23

HSL 0, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 36.62, 56.32, 40.71

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 17 / 33

HEX #AB178E

RGB 171 23 142

HSL 311.76, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 39.95, 65.73, -28.55

 

CMYK 7 / 87 / 0 / 33

HEX #9F17AB

RGB 159 23 171

HSL 295.14, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 39.45, 67.77, -47.01

 

CMYK 30 / 87 / 0 / 33

HEX #7717AB

RGB 119 23 171

HSL 278.92, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 32.86, 61.16, -57.99

 

CMYK 54 / 87 / 0 / 33

HEX #4F17AB

RGB 79 23 171

HSL 262.7, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 27.34, 55.98, -67.27

 

CMYK 77 / 87 / 0 / 33

HEX #2817AB

RGB 40 23 171

HSL 246.89, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 23.69, 52.82, -73.43

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 17 / 33

HEX #AB178E

RGB 171 23 142

HSL 311.76, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 39.95, 65.73, -28.55

 

CMYK 0 / 96 / 18 / 27

HEX #BA0898

RGB 186 8 152

HSL 311.46, 0.92%, 0.38%

LAB 42.58, 72.09, -30.32

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 17 / 33

HEX #AB178E

RGB 171 23 142

HSL 311.76, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 39.95, 65.73, -28.55

 

CMYK 0 / 75 / 14 / 39

HEX #9B2785

RGB 155 39 133

HSL 311.38, 0.6%, 0.38%

LAB 38.04, 56.69, -26.22

 

CMYK 0 / 60 / 12 / 45

HEX #8B377B

RGB 139 55 123

HSL 311.43, 0.43%, 0.38%

LAB 37.21, 44.34, -21.53

 

CMYK 0 / 44 / 9 / 51

HEX #7C4671

RGB 124 70 113

HSL 312.22, 0.28%, 0.38%

LAB 37.59, 29.79, -14.91

 

CMYK 0 / 20 / 4 / 58

HEX #6C5668

RGB 108 86 104

HSL 310.91, 0.11%, 0.38%

LAB 39.32, 12.48, -6.89

 

CMYK 30 / 87 / 0 / 33

HEX #7717AB

RGB 119 23 171

HSL 278.92, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 32.86, 61.16, -57.99

 

CMYK 8 / 87 / 0 / 33

HEX #9E17AB

RGB 158 23 171

HSL 294.73, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 39.28, 67.59, -47.3

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 16 / 33

HEX #AB1790

RGB 171 23 144

HSL 310.95, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 40.06, 66, -29.62

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 39 / 33

HEX #AB1768

RGB 171 23 104

HSL 327.16, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 38.32, 61.25, -7.4

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 62 / 33

HEX #AB1741

RGB 171 23 65

HSL 342.97, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 37.21, 58.07, 16.01

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 16 / 62

HEX #620D52

RGB 98 13 82

HSL 311.29, 0.77%, 0.22%

LAB 21.92, 43.13, -19.43

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 16 / 47

HEX #861270

RGB 134 18 112

HSL 311.38, 0.76%, 0.3%

LAB 31.05, 54.65, -24.28

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 17 / 33

HEX #AB178E

RGB 171 23 142

HSL 311.76, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 39.95, 65.73, -28.55

 

CMYK 0 / 86 / 16 / 19

HEX #CF1CAD

RGB 207 28 173

HSL 311.4, 0.76%, 0.46%

LAB 48.4, 76.26, -33.46

 

CMYK 0 / 78 / 15 / 11

HEX #E331C1

RGB 227 49 193

HSL 311.46, 0.76%, 0.54%

LAB 54.43, 78.49, -35.44

 

CMYK 0 / 86 / 16 / 33

HEX #AA178E

RGB 170 23 142

HSL 311.43, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 39.77, 65.52, -28.86

 

CMYK 0 / 53 / 87 / 33

HEX #AB5017

RGB 171 80 23

HSL 23.11, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 44.88, 34.07, 47.7

 

CMYK 87 / 0 / 19 / 33

HEX #17AB8B

RGB 23 171 139

HSL 167.03, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 62.65, -43.74, 6.32

 

CMYK 0 / 86 / 16 / 33

HEX #AA178E

RGB 170 23 142

HSL 311.43, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 39.77, 65.52, -28.86

 

CMYK 16 / 0 / 87 / 33

HEX #90AB17

RGB 144 171 23

HSL 70.95, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 65.84, -27.27, 64.13

 

CMYK 87 / 16 / 0 / 33

HEX #1790AB

RGB 23 144 171

HSL 190.95, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 55.14, -21.25, -22.98

 

CMYK 0 / 86 / 16 / 33

HEX #AA178E

RGB 170 23 142

HSL 311.43, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 39.77, 65.52, -28.86

 

CMYK 0 / 53 / 87 / 33

HEX #AB5017

RGB 171 80 23

HSL 23.11, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 44.88, 34.07, 47.7

 

CMYK 87 / 0 / 71 / 33

HEX #17AB32

RGB 23 171 50

HSL 130.95, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 61.25, -59.87, 49.77

 

CMYK 87 / 33 / 0 / 33

HEX #1772AB

RGB 23 114 171

HSL 203.11, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 45.85, -4.29, -37.47

 

CMYK 0 / 86 / 16 / 33

HEX #AA178E

RGB 170 23 142

HSL 311.43, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 39.77, 65.52, -28.86

 

CMYK 0 / 27 / 87 / 33

HEX #AB7C17

RGB 171 124 23

HSL 40.95, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 55.21, 9.77, 56.28

 

CMYK 87 / 0 / 71 / 33

HEX #17AB32

RGB 23 171 50

HSL 130.95, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 61.25, -59.87, 49.77

 

CMYK 87 / 59 / 0 / 33

HEX #1746AB

RGB 23 70 171

HSL 220.95, 0.76%, 0.38%

LAB 32.93, 24.32, -58.23

 

Description

Color code: RGB 170 23 142 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 170 23 142 | qconv.com - big

Red and blue clearly dominate this hue: the red and blue values are higher than green. Dark color: low color values appear darker.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 170 red, 23 green and 142 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
170 23 142 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, 86 magenta, 16 yellow and 33 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 86% 16% 33% C M Y K

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