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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#552A5A — Eggplant
#552A5A is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 294° 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 #552A5A
- faf5fa
- e9d5eb
- d8b5dc
- c795cd
- b775be
- a655af
- 894491
- 6b3571
- 4d2651
- 2f1731
- 100811
Color schemes using #552A5A
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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#552A5A FAQ
What color is #552A5A?
#552A5A is a shade of eggplant in the purple family. It has a hue of 294 degrees, 36% saturation and 26% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #552A5A?
#552A5A is rgb(85, 42, 90) in RGB, hsl(294, 36%, 26%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 53%, 0%, 65%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #552A5A?
White text on this background reaches 11.26:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.87:1.
What colors go well with #552A5A?
Its direct complement is #2F5A2A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #475A2A and #2A5A3E gives you contrast without the vibration.