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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5D3371 — Eggplant
#5D3371 is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 281° 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 #5D3371
- f8f4fa
- e4d4ec
- d0b4dd
- bc93cf
- a873c0
- 9353b2
- 794293
- 5f3473
- 442552
- 291632
- 0f0812
Color schemes using #5D3371
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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#5D3371 FAQ
What color is #5D3371?
#5D3371 is a shade of eggplant in the purple family. It has a hue of 281 degrees, 38% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5D3371?
#5D3371 is rgb(93, 51, 113) in RGB, hsl(281, 38%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 55%, 0%, 56%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5D3371?
White text on this background reaches 9.64:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.18:1.
What colors go well with #5D3371?
Its direct complement is #467133. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #657133 and #33713E gives you contrast without the vibration.