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#7A6BBD — Slate Blue
#7A6BBD is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 251° 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 #7A6BBD
- f6f4fa
- d8d4ec
- bbb4dd
- 9e93cf
- 8173c0
- 6453b2
- 514293
- 3f3473
- 2d2552
- 1b1632
- 0a0812
Color schemes using #7A6BBD
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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#7A6BBD FAQ
What color is #7A6BBD?
#7A6BBD is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 251 degrees, 38% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7A6BBD?
#7A6BBD is rgb(122, 107, 189) in RGB, hsl(251, 38%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 43%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7A6BBD?
White text on this background reaches 4.5:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.67:1.
What colors go well with #7A6BBD?
Its direct complement is #AEBD6B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDA36B and #85BD6B gives you contrast without the vibration.