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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5D518A — Plum
#5D518A is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 253° 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 #5D518A
- f6f5f9
- dbd8e8
- c0bad7
- a59dc5
- 8b7fb4
- 7062a3
- 5b4f86
- 473e69
- 332c4b
- 1f1b2e
- 0b0910
Color schemes using #5D518A
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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#5D518A FAQ
What color is #5D518A?
#5D518A is a shade of plum in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 26% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5D518A?
#5D518A is rgb(93, 81, 138) in RGB, hsl(253, 26%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(33%, 41%, 0%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5D518A?
White text on this background reaches 6.98:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.01:1.
What colors go well with #5D518A?
Its direct complement is #7E8A51. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A7A51 and #618A51 gives you contrast without the vibration.