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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6E2D71 — Eggplant
#6E2D71 is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 297° 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 #6E2D71
- faf4fb
- ecd3ed
- deb1e0
- cf8fd3
- c16ec5
- b24cb8
- 943d98
- 732f77
- 532255
- 321534
- 120712
Color schemes using #6E2D71
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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#6E2D71 FAQ
What color is #6E2D71?
#6E2D71 is a shade of eggplant in the purple family. It has a hue of 297 degrees, 43% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6E2D71?
#6E2D71 is rgb(110, 45, 113) in RGB, hsl(297, 43%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 60%, 0%, 56%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6E2D71?
White text on this background reaches 9.22:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.28:1.
What colors go well with #6E2D71?
Its direct complement is #30712D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #52712D and #2D714C gives you contrast without the vibration.