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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#51407D — Eggplant
#51407D is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 257° 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 #51407D
- f6f5fa
- dcd6ea
- c1b7da
- a698ca
- 8b79ba
- 715aaa
- 5c488d
- 48396e
- 33294f
- 1f1930
- 0b0911
Color schemes using #51407D
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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#51407D FAQ
What color is #51407D?
#51407D is a shade of eggplant in the purple family. It has a hue of 257 degrees, 32% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #51407D?
#51407D is rgb(81, 64, 125) in RGB, hsl(257, 32%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 49%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #51407D?
White text on this background reaches 8.83:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.38:1.
What colors go well with #51407D?
Its direct complement is #6B7D40. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7D6F40 and #4D7D40 gives you contrast without the vibration.