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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7B6CB2 — Slate Blue
#7B6CB2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 253° 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 #7B6CB2
- f6f5fa
- dad6ea
- bfb8d9
- a399c9
- 887ab9
- 6c5ba9
- 584a8c
- 45396d
- 31294e
- 1e192f
- 0b0911
Color schemes using #7B6CB2
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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#7B6CB2 FAQ
What color is #7B6CB2?
#7B6CB2 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 31% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7B6CB2?
#7B6CB2 is rgb(123, 108, 178) in RGB, hsl(253, 31%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 39%, 0%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7B6CB2?
White text on this background reaches 4.54:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.63:1.
What colors go well with #7B6CB2?
Its direct complement is #A3B26C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B29E6C and #80B26C gives you contrast without the vibration.