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#7E80BE — Amethyst
#7E80BE is a mid-tone 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 #7E80BE
- f5f5fa
- d6d6ea
- b6b8da
- 9799cb
- 787abb
- 595cab
- 474a8e
- 383a6f
- 28294f
- 181930
- 090911
Color schemes using #7E80BE
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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#7E80BE FAQ
What color is #7E80BE?
#7E80BE is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 33% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7E80BE?
#7E80BE is rgb(126, 128, 190) in RGB, hsl(238, 33%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 33%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7E80BE?
White text on this background reaches 3.67:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.72:1.
What colors go well with #7E80BE?
Its direct complement is #BEBC7E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE9C7E and #A0BE7E gives you contrast without the vibration.