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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#787BDE — Amethyst
#787BDE is a light saturated blue sitting at 238° 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.
#787bde
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Tints and shades of #787BDE
- f3f3fc
- cdcef3
- a7a9ea
- 8185e1
- 5c60d7
- 363bce
- 2a2eac
- 202486
- 171a60
- 0e103a
- 050515
Color schemes using #787BDE
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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#787BDE FAQ
What color is #787BDE?
#787BDE is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 61% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #787BDE?
#787BDE is rgb(120, 123, 222) in RGB, hsl(238, 61%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(46%, 45%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #787BDE?
White text on this background reaches 3.69:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.69:1.
What colors go well with #787BDE?
Its direct complement is #DEDB78. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DEA778 and #AEDE78 gives you contrast without the vibration.