Opera
Also known as: Cabal, Arctic Dusk, Majestic Plum, Port Wine Stain
With its warm undertone, Opera (#816575) comes across as playful and warm. Designers reach for it in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Opera
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.18:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.05:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Opera background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Opera
Opera with its complement
Soft neighbors of Opera
Opera triad
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.
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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