Opera
Also known as: Cabal , Arctic Dusk , Majestic Plum , Port Wine Stain
Opera brings a playful and warm feel to a palette. This medium pink suits beauty and fashion and romantic branding. A green counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 5.18:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Opera color codes
- HEX
- #816575
- RGB
- rgb(129, 101, 117)
- RGBA
- rgba(129, 101, 117, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(326, 12%, 45%)
- HSV
- hsv(326, 22%, 51%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 22%, 9%, 49%)
- LAB
- lab(46.0 13.7 -4.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.0% 0.043 343.4)
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 warm
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
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: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 14.6
- RAL 4001: Red lilac #8A5A83 · ΔE 8.6 · 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 Opera works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Opera
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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 Opera 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 5.18:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.05:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Opera background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Opera
Opera with its complement
Soft neighbors of Opera
Opera triad
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Similar colors
- Moonscape #806B77 · ΔE 3.3
- Chimaera #74626D · ΔE 4.6
- Royal Fig #7B5867 · ΔE 4.9
- Rum #716675 · ΔE 6.4
- Mamba #766D7C · ΔE 7.3
- Hibernation #6F5166 · ΔE 7.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Opera is closest to Ecological .
FAQ
Opera FAQs
What color is Opera?
Opera is a medium pink with the hex code #816575. In HSL terms it has a hue of 326°, 12% saturation, and 45% lightness.
What is the hex code for Opera?
The hex code for Opera is #816575. In RGB it's rgb(129, 101, 117), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 22%, 9%, 49%).
What colors go well with Opera?
Opera pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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