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#7C71E5 — Amethyst
#7C71E5 is a light saturated blue sitting at 246° 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 #7C71E5
- f3f2fd
- cfcaf5
- aaa3ee
- 867be7
- 6153e0
- 3d2cd8
- 3021b4
- 251a8c
- 1b1265
- 100b3d
- 060416
Color schemes using #7C71E5
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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#7C71E5 FAQ
What color is #7C71E5?
#7C71E5 is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 246 degrees, 69% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #7C71E5?
#7C71E5 is rgb(124, 113, 229) in RGB, hsl(246, 69%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(46%, 51%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7C71E5?
White text on this background reaches 3.92:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.35:1.
What colors go well with #7C71E5?
Its direct complement is #D9E571. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5B671 and #9FE571 gives you contrast without the vibration.