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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#714BD8 — Slate Blue
#714BD8 is a mid-tone saturated purple sitting at 256° 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 #714BD8
- f5f2fc
- d7ccf4
- b8a6eb
- 9a7fe3
- 7b59da
- 5d32d2
- 4b26af
- 3a1e88
- 2a1562
- 190d3b
- 090515
Color schemes using #714BD8
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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#714BD8 FAQ
What color is #714BD8?
#714BD8 is a shade of slate blue in the purple family. It has a hue of 256 degrees, 64% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #714BD8?
#714BD8 is rgb(113, 75, 216) in RGB, hsl(256, 64%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 65%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #714BD8?
White text on this background reaches 5.68:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.7:1.
What colors go well with #714BD8?
Its direct complement is #B2D84B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D8B74B and #6CD84B gives you contrast without the vibration.