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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7A7BAE — Slate
#7A7BAE is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 239° 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 #7A7BAE
- f6f6f9
- d8d9e7
- bbbcd6
- 9e9fc4
- 8182b2
- 6465a0
- 515284
- 3f4067
- 2d2e4a
- 1c1c2d
- 0a0a10
Color schemes using #7A7BAE
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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#7A7BAE FAQ
What color is #7A7BAE?
#7A7BAE is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 239 degrees, 24% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7A7BAE?
#7A7BAE is rgb(122, 123, 174) in RGB, hsl(239, 24%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 29%, 0%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7A7BAE?
White text on this background reaches 3.98:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.27:1.
What colors go well with #7A7BAE?
Its direct complement is #AEAD7A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AE937A and #95AE7A gives you contrast without the vibration.