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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#804FB0 — Slate Blue
#804FB0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 270° 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 #804FB0
- f7f4fa
- e0d4ec
- c8b4dd
- b193cf
- 9a73c0
- 8253b2
- 6b4293
- 533473
- 3c2552
- 241632
- 0d0812
Color schemes using #804FB0
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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#804FB0 FAQ
What color is #804FB0?
#804FB0 is a shade of slate blue in the purple family. It has a hue of 270 degrees, 38% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #804FB0?
#804FB0 is rgb(128, 79, 176) in RGB, hsl(270, 38%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 55%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #804FB0?
White text on this background reaches 5.73:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.66:1.
What colors go well with #804FB0?
Its direct complement is #80B04F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B0B04F and #4FB04F gives you contrast without the vibration.