Aster
Also known as: Parmentier, Grape Parfait, Second Pour, Purple Rhapsody
Part of the blue family, Aster pairs a medium base with a calm and trustworthy presence — ideal for SaaS products and finance apps. Match it with green accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.42:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Aster color codes
- HEX
- #867BA9
- RGB
- rgb(134, 123, 169)
- RGBA
- rgba(134, 123, 169, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(254, 21%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(254, 27%, 66%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(21%, 27%, 0%, 34%)
- LAB
- lab(53.9 11.8 -23.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.0% 0.070 295.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: mediumpurple#9370DB · ΔE 11.4
- RAL 4011 — Pearl violet#8773A1 · ΔE 3.5 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Aster works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Aster
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Aster by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.87:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.42:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Aster background: #000000
Palettes featuring Aster
Aster with its complement
Soft neighbors of Aster
Aster triad
Similar colors
- Vintage#847592 · ΔE 6.1
- Bureaucracy#746C8F · ΔE 7.2
- Amorous#967D96 · ΔE 8.6
- Wisteria#A87DC2 · ΔE 8.8
- Scampi#6F63A0 · ΔE 9.6
- Dark Prince#6B6C89 · ΔE 9.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Aster is closest to Iguana.
Aster FAQs
What color is Aster?
Aster is a medium blue with the hex code #867BA9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 254°, 21% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Aster?
The hex code for Aster is #867BA9. In RGB it's rgb(134, 123, 169), and in CMYK it's cmyk(21%, 27%, 0%, 34%).
What colors go well with Aster?
Aster pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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