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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#552E5C — Eggplant
#552E5C is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 291° 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 #552E5C
- f9f5fa
- e7d6ea
- d5b6da
- c397cb
- b178bb
- 9f59ab
- 83478e
- 66386f
- 49284f
- 2d1830
- 100911
Color schemes using #552E5C
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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#552E5C FAQ
What color is #552E5C?
#552E5C is a shade of eggplant in the purple family. It has a hue of 291 degrees, 33% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #552E5C?
#552E5C is rgb(85, 46, 92) in RGB, hsl(291, 33%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 50%, 0%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #552E5C?
White text on this background reaches 10.87:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.93:1.
What colors go well with #552E5C?
Its direct complement is #355C2E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4C5C2E and #2E5C3E gives you contrast without the vibration.