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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#552D76 — Eggplant
#552D76 is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 273° 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 #552D76
- f8f4fb
- e1d2ee
- cbb0e1
- b48ed4
- 9e6cc7
- 884aba
- 6f3b9b
- 572e79
- 3e2157
- 261435
- 0d0712
Color schemes using #552D76
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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#552D76 FAQ
What color is #552D76?
#552D76 is a shade of eggplant in the purple family. It has a hue of 273 degrees, 45% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #552D76?
#552D76 is rgb(85, 45, 118) in RGB, hsl(273, 45%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 62%, 0%, 54%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #552D76?
White text on this background reaches 10.38:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.02:1.
What colors go well with #552D76?
Its direct complement is #4E762D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #73762D and #2D7631 gives you contrast without the vibration.