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#7B4FAB — Slate Blue
#7B4FAB is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 269° 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 #7B4FAB
- f7f5fa
- e0d4eb
- c8b4dd
- b094ce
- 9874bf
- 8154b0
- 694392
- 523472
- 3b2652
- 241732
- 0d0811
Color schemes using #7B4FAB
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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#7B4FAB FAQ
What color is #7B4FAB?
#7B4FAB is a shade of slate blue in the purple family. It has a hue of 269 degrees, 37% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7B4FAB?
#7B4FAB is rgb(123, 79, 171) in RGB, hsl(269, 37%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 54%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7B4FAB?
White text on this background reaches 5.92:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.55:1.
What colors go well with #7B4FAB?
Its direct complement is #7EAB4F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ABAA4F and #50AB4F gives you contrast without the vibration.