Aster
Also known as: Parmentier , Grape Parfait , Second Pour , Purple Rhapsody
Aster is a medium, gentle blue that reads as calm and trustworthy. It earns its place in 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Aster
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.87:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.42:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Aster background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Aster
Aster with its complement
Soft neighbors of Aster
Aster triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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