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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#853D5D — Eggplant
#853D5D is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 333° 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 #853D5D
- faf5f7
- ebd4df
- ddb4c6
- ce94ae
- bf7496
- b0547d
- 924367
- 723450
- 522639
- 321723
- 11080c
Color schemes using #853D5D
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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#853D5D FAQ
What color is #853D5D?
#853D5D is a shade of eggplant in the pink family. It has a hue of 333 degrees, 37% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #853D5D?
#853D5D is rgb(133, 61, 93) in RGB, hsl(333, 37%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 54%, 30%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #853D5D?
White text on this background reaches 7.44:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.82:1.
What colors go well with #853D5D?
Its direct complement is #3D8564. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3D8541 and #3D8185 gives you contrast without the vibration.