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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7A72CF — Slate Blue
#7A72CF is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 245° 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 #7A72CF
- f4f4fb
- d3d1ef
- b2aee3
- 918bd7
- 7068cb
- 4f45bf
- 3f369f
- 312a7c
- 231e59
- 151236
- 080713
Color schemes using #7A72CF
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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#7A72CF FAQ
What color is #7A72CF?
#7A72CF is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 245 degrees, 49% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7A72CF?
#7A72CF is rgb(122, 114, 207) in RGB, hsl(245, 49%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(41%, 45%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7A72CF?
White text on this background reaches 4.09:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.14:1.
What colors go well with #7A72CF?
Its direct complement is #C7CF72. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CFA872 and #99CF72 gives you contrast without the vibration.