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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4D3371 — Eggplant
#4D3371 is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 265° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #4D3371
- f7f4fa
- ded4ec
- c5b4dd
- ac93cf
- 9373c0
- 7a53b2
- 644293
- 4e3473
- 382552
- 221632
- 0c0812
Color schemes using #4D3371
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#4D3371 FAQ
What color is #4D3371?
#4D3371 is a shade of eggplant in the purple family. It has a hue of 265 degrees, 38% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4D3371?
#4D3371 is rgb(77, 51, 113) in RGB, hsl(265, 38%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 55%, 0%, 56%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4D3371?
White text on this background reaches 10.36:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.03:1.
What colors go well with #4D3371?
Its direct complement is #577133. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #716B33 and #387133 gives you contrast without the vibration.