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#7A70BD — Slate Blue
#7A70BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 248° 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 #7A70BD
- f5f5fa
- d7d4eb
- bab4dd
- 9c94ce
- 7e74bf
- 6054b0
- 4e4392
- 3d3472
- 2b2652
- 1a1732
- 090811
Color schemes using #7A70BD
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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#7A70BD FAQ
What color is #7A70BD?
#7A70BD is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 37% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7A70BD?
#7A70BD is rgb(122, 112, 189) in RGB, hsl(248, 37%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 41%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7A70BD?
White text on this background reaches 4.3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.88:1.
What colors go well with #7A70BD?
Its direct complement is #B3BD70. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDA170 and #8CBD70 gives you contrast without the vibration.