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#7D5EA6 — Slate Blue
#7D5EA6 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 266° 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 #7D5EA6
- f7f5fa
- dfd7e9
- c6b9d8
- ae9ac8
- 967cb7
- 7d5ea6
- 664c8a
- 503b6b
- 392a4d
- 231a2f
- 0c0910
Color schemes using #7D5EA6
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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#7D5EA6 FAQ
What color is #7D5EA6?
#7D5EA6 is a shade of slate blue in the purple family. It has a hue of 266 degrees, 29% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7D5EA6?
#7D5EA6 is rgb(125, 94, 166) in RGB, hsl(266, 29%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 43%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7D5EA6?
White text on this background reaches 5.22:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.02:1.
What colors go well with #7D5EA6?
Its direct complement is #87A65E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6A15E and #63A65E gives you contrast without the vibration.