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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#552A4D — Eggplant
#552A4D is a dark moderately saturated pink sitting at 311° 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 #552A4D
- faf5f9
- ead5e7
- dbb6d4
- cc96c2
- bc77af
- ad589d
- 8f4682
- 6f3765
- 502749
- 31182c
- 11080f
Color schemes using #552A4D
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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#552A4D FAQ
What color is #552A4D?
#552A4D is a shade of eggplant in the pink family. It has a hue of 311 degrees, 34% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #552A4D?
#552A4D is rgb(85, 42, 77) in RGB, hsl(311, 34%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 51%, 9%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #552A4D?
White text on this background reaches 11.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.82:1.
What colors go well with #552A4D?
Its direct complement is #2A5532. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #38552A and #2A5548 gives you contrast without the vibration.