analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5A407D — Eggplant
#5A407D is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 266° 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.
#5a407d
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #5A407D
- f7f5fa
- dfd6ea
- c6b7da
- ae98ca
- 9579ba
- 7d5aaa
- 66488d
- 50396e
- 39294f
- 231930
- 0c0911
Color schemes using #5A407D
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.
Nearby colors
#5A407D FAQ
What color is #5A407D?
#5A407D is a shade of eggplant in the purple family. It has a hue of 266 degrees, 32% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5A407D?
#5A407D is rgb(90, 64, 125) in RGB, hsl(266, 32%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 49%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5A407D?
White text on this background reaches 8.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.46:1.
What colors go well with #5A407D?
Its direct complement is #627D40. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7D7940 and #447D40 gives you contrast without the vibration.