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#7C71BC — Amethyst
#7C71BC is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #7C71BC
- f5f5fa
- d8d5eb
- bbb5dc
- 9d95cd
- 8075be
- 6355af
- 504491
- 3e3571
- 2d2651
- 1b1731
- 0a0811
Color schemes using #7C71BC
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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#7C71BC FAQ
What color is #7C71BC?
#7C71BC is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 36% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7C71BC?
#7C71BC is rgb(124, 113, 188) in RGB, hsl(249, 36%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 40%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7C71BC?
White text on this background reaches 4.25:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.95:1.
What colors go well with #7C71BC?
Its direct complement is #B1BC71. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BCA271 and #8BBC71 gives you contrast without the vibration.