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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#704CB8 — Slate Blue
#704CB8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 260° 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 #704CB8
- f6f4fb
- dbd3ed
- c1b1e0
- a68fd3
- 8b6ec5
- 704cb8
- 5b3d98
- 472f77
- 332255
- 1f1534
- 0b0712
Color schemes using #704CB8
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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#704CB8 FAQ
What color is #704CB8?
#704CB8 is a shade of slate blue in the purple family. It has a hue of 260 degrees, 43% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #704CB8?
#704CB8 is rgb(112, 76, 184) in RGB, hsl(260, 43%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 59%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #704CB8?
White text on this background reaches 6.15:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.41:1.
What colors go well with #704CB8?
Its direct complement is #94B84C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B8A64C and #5EB84C gives you contrast without the vibration.