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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#553371 — Eggplant
#553371 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 #553371
- f8f4fa
- e1d4ec
- cbb4dd
- b493cf
- 9d73c0
- 8753b2
- 6f4293
- 563473
- 3e2552
- 261632
- 0d0812
Color schemes using #553371
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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#553371 FAQ
What color is #553371?
#553371 is a shade of eggplant in the purple family. It has a hue of 273 degrees, 38% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #553371?
#553371 is rgb(85, 51, 113) in RGB, hsl(273, 38%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 55%, 0%, 56%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #553371?
White text on this background reaches 10.01:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.1:1.
What colors go well with #553371?
Its direct complement is #4E7133. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6E7133 and #337136 gives you contrast without the vibration.