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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#755379 — Plum
#755379 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 294° 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 #755379
- f9f6f9
- e5dae6
- d1bed3
- bda2c0
- a986ad
- 956a9a
- 7b567f
- 604363
- 453047
- 2a1d2b
- 0f0a0f
Color schemes using #755379
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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#755379 FAQ
What color is #755379?
#755379 is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 294 degrees, 19% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #755379?
#755379 is rgb(117, 83, 121) in RGB, hsl(294, 19%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 31%, 0%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #755379?
White text on this background reaches 6.42:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.27:1.
What colors go well with #755379?
Its direct complement is #567953. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6A7953 and #537962 gives you contrast without the vibration.