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#815EC5 — Slate Blue
#815EC5 is a mid-tone moderately saturated purple sitting at 260° 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 #815EC5
- f6f4fb
- dbd1ef
- c0afe2
- a58cd6
- 8a6ac9
- 6e47bd
- 5a389d
- 462c7a
- 322058
- 1f1335
- 0b0713
Color schemes using #815EC5
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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#815EC5 FAQ
What color is #815EC5?
#815EC5 is a shade of slate blue in the purple family. It has a hue of 260 degrees, 47% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #815EC5?
#815EC5 is rgb(129, 94, 197) in RGB, hsl(260, 47%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 52%, 0%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #815EC5?
White text on this background reaches 4.84:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.34:1.
What colors go well with #815EC5?
Its direct complement is #A3C55E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C5B45E and #6FC55E gives you contrast without the vibration.