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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#784EBC — Slate Blue
#784EBC is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 263° 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 #784EBC
- f7f4fb
- ddd2ee
- c3b0e1
- a98ed4
- 8f6cc7
- 754aba
- 5f3b9b
- 4a2e79
- 352157
- 201435
- 0b0712
Color schemes using #784EBC
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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#784EBC FAQ
What color is #784EBC?
#784EBC is a shade of slate blue in the purple family. It has a hue of 263 degrees, 45% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #784EBC?
#784EBC is rgb(120, 78, 188) in RGB, hsl(263, 45%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(36%, 59%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #784EBC?
White text on this background reaches 5.81:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.61:1.
What colors go well with #784EBC?
Its direct complement is #91BC4E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BCAF4E and #5ABC4E gives you contrast without the vibration.