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#7D5EBA — Slate Blue

#7D5EBA is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 260° 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 #7D5EBA

Color schemes using #7D5EBA

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#7D5EBA FAQ

What color is #7D5EBA?

#7D5EBA is a shade of slate blue in the purple family. It has a hue of 260 degrees, 40% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #7D5EBA?

#7D5EBA is rgb(125, 94, 186) in RGB, hsl(260, 40%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(33%, 49%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #7D5EBA?

White text on this background reaches 5.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.18:1.

What colors go well with #7D5EBA?

Its direct complement is #9CBA5E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BAAB5E and #6EBA5E gives you contrast without the vibration.