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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#756CA7 — Slate
#756CA7 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #756CA7
- f6f5f9
- dad8e8
- bfbbd6
- a39dc4
- 8880b3
- 6c63a1
- 585085
- 453e68
- 312d4b
- 1e1b2d
- 0b0a10
Color schemes using #756CA7
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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#756CA7 FAQ
What color is #756CA7?
#756CA7 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 25% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #756CA7?
#756CA7 is rgb(117, 108, 167) in RGB, hsl(249, 25%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 35%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #756CA7?
White text on this background reaches 4.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.46:1.
What colors go well with #756CA7?
Its direct complement is #9EA76C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A7926C and #81A76C gives you contrast without the vibration.