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#7A81CD — Amethyst
#7A81CD is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 235° 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 #7A81CD
- f4f4fb
- d2d4ee
- b0b4e1
- 8e94d4
- 6c73c7
- 4a53ba
- 3b439b
- 2e3479
- 212557
- 141735
- 070812
Color schemes using #7A81CD
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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#7A81CD FAQ
What color is #7A81CD?
#7A81CD is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 235 degrees, 45% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7A81CD?
#7A81CD is rgb(122, 129, 205) in RGB, hsl(235, 45%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 37%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7A81CD?
White text on this background reaches 3.59:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.85:1.
What colors go well with #7A81CD?
Its direct complement is #CDC67A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CD9C7A and #AACD7A gives you contrast without the vibration.