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#7E84CE — Amethyst
#7E84CE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 236° 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 #7E84CE
- f4f4fb
- d2d4ee
- b0b3e1
- 8e93d4
- 6c72c7
- 4a51ba
- 3b419b
- 2e3379
- 212457
- 141635
- 070812
Color schemes using #7E84CE
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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#7E84CE FAQ
What color is #7E84CE?
#7E84CE is a shade of amethyst in the blue family. It has a hue of 236 degrees, 45% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7E84CE?
#7E84CE is rgb(126, 132, 206) in RGB, hsl(236, 45%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 36%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7E84CE?
White text on this background reaches 3.45:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.08:1.
What colors go well with #7E84CE?
Its direct complement is #CEC97E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CEA07E and #ABCE7E gives you contrast without the vibration.