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#716CA7 — Slate

#716CA7 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 245° 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 #716CA7

Color schemes using #716CA7

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#716CA7 FAQ

What color is #716CA7?

#716CA7 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 245 degrees, 25% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #716CA7?

#716CA7 is rgb(113, 108, 167) in RGB, hsl(245, 25%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 35%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #716CA7?

White text on this background reaches 4.77:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.41:1.

What colors go well with #716CA7?

Its direct complement is #A2A76C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A78F6C and #85A76C gives you contrast without the vibration.