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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7C80DE — Amethyst
#7C80DE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 238° 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 #7C80DE
- f3f3fc
- cdcef3
- a8aae9
- 8285e0
- 5d61d6
- 373ccd
- 2b2fab
- 212585
- 181a5f
- 0e103a
- 050614
Color schemes using #7C80DE
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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#7C80DE FAQ
What color is #7C80DE?
#7C80DE is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 60% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7C80DE?
#7C80DE is rgb(124, 128, 222) in RGB, hsl(238, 60%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(44%, 42%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7C80DE?
White text on this background reaches 3.5:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6:1.
What colors go well with #7C80DE?
Its direct complement is #DEDB7C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DEAA7C and #B1DE7C gives you contrast without the vibration.