analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5F5A6C — Eggplant
#5F5A6C is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 257° 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.
#5f5a6c
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #5F5A6C
- f7f7f8
- dfdde3
- c6c4cd
- aeaab8
- 9690a3
- 7d778d
- 666174
- 504c5b
- 393641
- 232127
- 0c0c0e
Color schemes using #5F5A6C
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
#5F5A6C FAQ
What color is #5F5A6C?
#5F5A6C is a shade of eggplant in the gray family. It has a hue of 257 degrees, 9% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5F5A6C?
#5F5A6C is rgb(95, 90, 108) in RGB, hsl(257, 9%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 17%, 0%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5F5A6C?
White text on this background reaches 6.63:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.17:1.
What colors go well with #5F5A6C?
Its direct complement is #676C5A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6C695A and #5E6C5A gives you contrast without the vibration.