Medium Slate Blue hex code
The hex code for medium slate blue is #7B68EE. In RGB that is rgb(123, 104, 238) and in HSL it is hsl(249, 80%, 67%).
The hex code for medium slate blue is #7B68EE. In RGB that is rgb(123, 104, 238) and in HSL it is hsl(249, 80%, 67%).
Medium Slate Blue · #7B68EE
Colour codes
- HEX
- #7B68EE
- RGB
- rgb(123, 104, 238)
- HSL
- hsl(249, 80%, 67%)
- CMYK
- 48, 56, 0, 7
- CSS name
- mediumslateblue
- Contrast on white
- 4.15:1
- Contrast on black
- 5.06:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #9586f1
40% lighter · #b0a4f5
60% lighter · #cac3f8
80% lighter · #e5e1fc
20% darker · #6253be
40% darker · #4a3e8f
60% darker · #312a5f
80% darker · #191530
Complementary colour
Medium Slate Blue · #7B68EE
Opposite on the colour wheel · #daee68
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for medium slate blue?
The hex code for medium slate blue is #7B68EE. In RGB that is rgb(123, 104, 238) and in HSL it is hsl(249, 80%, 67%).
Can I use medium slate blue for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 4.15:1 on white and 5.06:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with medium slate blue?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #DAEE68. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of medium slate blue instead.
Is medium slate blue a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword mediumslateblue, so color: mediumslateblue and color: #7B68EE render exactly the same.