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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#788CED — Amethyst
#788CED is a light saturated blue sitting at 230° 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 #788CED
- f2f3fd
- c8d0f8
- 9fadf2
- 7689ec
- 4c66e7
- 2343e1
- 1a35bc
- 142992
- 0e1d69
- 091240
- 030616
Color schemes using #788CED
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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#788CED FAQ
What color is #788CED?
#788CED is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 76% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #788CED?
#788CED is rgb(120, 140, 237) in RGB, hsl(230, 76%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(49%, 41%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #788CED?
White text on this background reaches 3.1:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.77:1.
What colors go well with #788CED?
Its direct complement is #EDD978. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ED9F78 and #C6ED78 gives you contrast without the vibration.