Skip to content
AI Color

#7E4BB9 — Slate Blue

#7E4BB9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 268° 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.

#7e4bb9
HEX
RGB
HSL
CMYK
Closest name
Color family
Contrast on white
Contrast on black

Tints and shades of #7E4BB9

Color schemes using #7E4BB9

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.

Nearby colors

#7E4BB9 FAQ

What color is #7E4BB9?

#7E4BB9 is a shade of slate blue in the purple family. It has a hue of 268 degrees, 44% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #7E4BB9?

#7E4BB9 is rgb(126, 75, 185) in RGB, hsl(268, 44%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 59%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #7E4BB9?

White text on this background reaches 5.84:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.59:1.

What colors go well with #7E4BB9?

Its direct complement is #86B94B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B9B54B and #4FB94B gives you contrast without the vibration.