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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#724EC6 — Slate Blue
#724EC6 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 258° 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 #724EC6
- f6f3fb
- dad0f0
- bdade4
- a189d9
- 8566cd
- 6942c2
- 5534a1
- 42297e
- 2f1d5a
- 1d1237
- 0a0613
Color schemes using #724EC6
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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#724EC6 FAQ
What color is #724EC6?
#724EC6 is a shade of slate blue in the purple family. It has a hue of 258 degrees, 51% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #724EC6?
#724EC6 is rgb(114, 78, 198) in RGB, hsl(258, 51%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(42%, 61%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #724EC6?
White text on this background reaches 5.8:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.62:1.
What colors go well with #724EC6?
Its direct complement is #A2C64E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C6AE4E and #66C64E gives you contrast without the vibration.