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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#735FC8 — Slate Blue
#735FC8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 251° 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 #735FC8
- f5f4fb
- d6d1ef
- b7aee3
- 998bd7
- 7a68cb
- 5b45bf
- 4a369f
- 392a7c
- 291e59
- 191236
- 090713
Color schemes using #735FC8
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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#735FC8 FAQ
What color is #735FC8?
#735FC8 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 251 degrees, 49% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #735FC8?
#735FC8 is rgb(115, 95, 200) in RGB, hsl(251, 49%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(43%, 53%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #735FC8?
White text on this background reaches 5:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.2:1.
What colors go well with #735FC8?
Its direct complement is #B5C85F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C8A75F and #81C85F gives you contrast without the vibration.