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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#512EEA — Slate Blue
#512EEA is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 251° 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 #512EEA
- f3f1fe
- d0c6f9
- ac9cf5
- 8871f1
- 6546ed
- 411ce9
- 3313c2
- 280f97
- 1d0b6d
- 110742
- 060217
Color schemes using #512EEA
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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#512EEA FAQ
What color is #512EEA?
#512EEA is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 251 degrees, 82% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #512EEA?
#512EEA is rgb(81, 46, 234) in RGB, hsl(251, 82%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(65%, 80%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #512EEA?
White text on this background reaches 7.17:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.93:1.
What colors go well with #512EEA?
Its direct complement is #C8EA2E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAAF2E and #6AEA2E gives you contrast without the vibration.