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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#735EB5 — Slate Blue
#735EB5 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 254° 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 #735EB5
- f6f5fa
- dad4eb
- beb4dd
- a294ce
- 8574bf
- 6954b0
- 564392
- 433472
- 302652
- 1d1732
- 0a0811
Color schemes using #735EB5
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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#735EB5 FAQ
What color is #735EB5?
#735EB5 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 254 degrees, 37% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #735EB5?
#735EB5 is rgb(115, 94, 181) in RGB, hsl(254, 37%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(36%, 48%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #735EB5?
White text on this background reaches 5.25:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4:1.
What colors go well with #735EB5?
Its direct complement is #A1B55E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B59E5E and #75B55E gives you contrast without the vibration.