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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#552C87 — Grape
#552C87 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 267° 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 #552C87
- f7f3fb
- ded0f0
- c6ade4
- ad89d9
- 9466cd
- 7c42c2
- 6534a1
- 4f297e
- 391d5a
- 221237
- 0c0613
Color schemes using #552C87
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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#552C87 FAQ
What color is #552C87?
#552C87 is a shade of grape in the purple family. It has a hue of 267 degrees, 51% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #552C87?
#552C87 is rgb(85, 44, 135) in RGB, hsl(267, 51%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(37%, 67%, 0%, 47%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #552C87?
White text on this background reaches 10.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.1:1.
What colors go well with #552C87?
Its direct complement is #5E872C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #87822C and #30872C gives you contrast without the vibration.