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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#705DB6 — Slate Blue
#705DB6 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 253° 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 #705DB6
- f6f4fa
- d9d4ec
- bdb4dd
- a093cf
- 8473c0
- 6753b2
- 544293
- 413473
- 2f2552
- 1c1632
- 0a0812
Color schemes using #705DB6
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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#705DB6 FAQ
What color is #705DB6?
#705DB6 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 38% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #705DB6?
#705DB6 is rgb(112, 93, 182) in RGB, hsl(253, 38%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(38%, 49%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #705DB6?
White text on this background reaches 5.34:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.93:1.
What colors go well with #705DB6?
Its direct complement is #A3B65D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B69D5D and #76B65D gives you contrast without the vibration.