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

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

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)

Tones (muted)

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

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Aa — on black

contrast 5.42:1

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Best text color on a Aster background: #000000

Palettes featuring Aster

Aster with its complement

Soft neighbors of Aster

Aster triad

Similar colors

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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