analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#726397 — Slate
#726397 is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 257° 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.
#726397
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #726397
- f7f6f9
- ddd9e6
- c3bdd4
- aaa1c1
- 9084af
- 77689c
- 615481
- 4c4265
- 362f48
- 211d2c
- 0c0a0f
Color schemes using #726397
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.
Nearby colors
#726397 FAQ
What color is #726397?
#726397 is a shade of slate in the purple family. It has a hue of 257 degrees, 21% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #726397?
#726397 is rgb(114, 99, 151) in RGB, hsl(257, 21%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 34%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #726397?
White text on this background reaches 5.32:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.95:1.
What colors go well with #726397?
Its direct complement is #889763. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #978C63 and #6E9763 gives you contrast without the vibration.