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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#705FE3 — Slate Blue
#705FE3 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 248° 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 #705FE3
- f3f2fd
- d0caf6
- aca2ef
- 897ae8
- 6552e1
- 422bda
- 3420b5
- 28198d
- 1d1265
- 120b3e
- 060416
Color schemes using #705FE3
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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#705FE3 FAQ
What color is #705FE3?
#705FE3 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 70% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #705FE3?
#705FE3 is rgb(112, 95, 227) in RGB, hsl(248, 70%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(51%, 58%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #705FE3?
White text on this background reaches 4.74:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.44:1.
What colors go well with #705FE3?
Its direct complement is #D1E35F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E3B25F and #8FE35F gives you contrast without the vibration.