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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#755D5E — Eggplant
#755D5E is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 358° 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 #755D5E
- f8f7f7
- e3dcdd
- cec2c3
- baa8a9
- a58e8f
- 907475
- 765f60
- 5c4a4b
- 423536
- 282020
- 0e0b0b
Color schemes using #755D5E
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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#755D5E FAQ
What color is #755D5E?
#755D5E is a shade of eggplant in the gray family. It has a hue of 358 degrees, 11% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #755D5E?
#755D5E is rgb(117, 93, 94) in RGB, hsl(358, 11%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 20%, 54%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #755D5E?
White text on this background reaches 6.03:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.48:1.
What colors go well with #755D5E?
Its direct complement is #5D7473. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5D7468 and #5D6974 gives you contrast without the vibration.