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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7958BB — Slate Blue
#7958BB is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 260° 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 #7958BB
- f6f4fb
- dcd3ed
- c1b2df
- a690d2
- 8b6fc4
- 714eb7
- 5c3e97
- 473076
- 332355
- 1f1533
- 0b0712
Color schemes using #7958BB
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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#7958BB FAQ
What color is #7958BB?
#7958BB is a shade of slate blue in the purple family. It has a hue of 260 degrees, 42% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7958BB?
#7958BB is rgb(121, 88, 187) in RGB, hsl(260, 42%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 53%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7958BB?
White text on this background reaches 5.35:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.93:1.
What colors go well with #7958BB?
Its direct complement is #9ABB58. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BBAB58 and #69BB58 gives you contrast without the vibration.