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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7F51B8 — Slate Blue
#7F51B8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 267° 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 #7F51B8
- f7f4fb
- dfd3ed
- c6b2df
- ae90d2
- 956fc4
- 7d4eb7
- 663e97
- 503076
- 392355
- 231533
- 0c0712
Color schemes using #7F51B8
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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#7F51B8 FAQ
What color is #7F51B8?
#7F51B8 is a shade of slate blue in the purple family. It has a hue of 267 degrees, 42% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7F51B8?
#7F51B8 is rgb(127, 81, 184) in RGB, hsl(267, 42%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 56%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7F51B8?
White text on this background reaches 5.57:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.77:1.
What colors go well with #7F51B8?
Its direct complement is #8AB851. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B8B351 and #56B851 gives you contrast without the vibration.