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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#554C8A — Grape
#554C8A is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #554C8A
- f6f5fa
- dad7e9
- bdb9d8
- a19ac8
- 857cb7
- 695ea6
- 554c8a
- 423b6b
- 302a4d
- 1d1a2f
- 0a0910
Color schemes using #554C8A
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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#554C8A FAQ
What color is #554C8A?
#554C8A is a shade of grape in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 29% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #554C8A?
#554C8A is rgb(85, 76, 138) in RGB, hsl(249, 29%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(38%, 45%, 0%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #554C8A?
White text on this background reaches 7.53:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.79:1.
What colors go well with #554C8A?
Its direct complement is #818A4C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A744C and #628A4C gives you contrast without the vibration.