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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#775D7E — Plum
#775D7E is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 287° 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 #775D7E
- f8f6f8
- e3dbe5
- cdc0d1
- b8a5bd
- a28aa9
- 8d6f95
- 745b7b
- 5a4760
- 413345
- 271f2a
- 0e0b0f
Color schemes using #775D7E
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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#775D7E FAQ
What color is #775D7E?
#775D7E is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 287 degrees, 15% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #775D7E?
#775D7E is rgb(119, 93, 126) in RGB, hsl(287, 15%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 26%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #775D7E?
White text on this background reaches 5.75:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.65:1.
What colors go well with #775D7E?
Its direct complement is #647E5D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #757E5D and #5D7E67 gives you contrast without the vibration.