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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#595379 — Eggplant
#595379 is a mid-tone desaturated 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 #595379
- f6f6f9
- dcdae6
- c1bed3
- a7a2c0
- 8c86ad
- 716a9a
- 5c567f
- 484363
- 343047
- 1f1d2b
- 0b0a0f
Color schemes using #595379
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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#595379 FAQ
What color is #595379?
#595379 is a shade of eggplant in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 19% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #595379?
#595379 is rgb(89, 83, 121) in RGB, hsl(249, 19%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 31%, 0%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #595379?
White text on this background reaches 7.15:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.94:1.
What colors go well with #595379?
Its direct complement is #747953. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #796C53 and #607953 gives you contrast without the vibration.