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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6B3357 — Eggplant
#6B3357 is a dark moderately saturated pink sitting at 321° 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 #6B3357
- faf5f8
- ebd5e3
- dcb5ce
- cc96b9
- bd76a4
- ae568f
- 904576
- 70365c
- 512742
- 311828
- 11080e
Color schemes using #6B3357
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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#6B3357 FAQ
What color is #6B3357?
#6B3357 is a shade of eggplant in the pink family. It has a hue of 321 degrees, 35% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6B3357?
#6B3357 is rgb(107, 51, 87) in RGB, hsl(321, 35%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 52%, 19%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6B3357?
White text on this background reaches 9.39:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.24:1.
What colors go well with #6B3357?
Its direct complement is #336B47. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3C6B33 and #336B62 gives you contrast without the vibration.