Medium slate blue
Medium slate blue is a light, rich color from the blue family. Hex code #7B68EE.
Color codes
- CSS name
mediumslateblue - HEX
#7B68EE - RGB
rgb(123 104 238) - HSL
hsl(249 80% 67%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(249, 56%, 93%) - OKLCH
oklch(60.4% 0.194 285.5) - CMYK
cmyk(48%, 56%, 0%, 7%)
White text
4.15:1 · passes WCAG AA for large text only
Black text
5.05:1 · passes WCAG AA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Medium slate blue in CSS and design
Medium slate blue is a light, rich color from the blue family. Medium slate blue is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: mediumslateblue;
color: #7B68EE;
color: rgb(123 104 238);
color: hsl(249 80% 67%);For text on medium slate blue, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for medium slate blue?
#7B68EE. In CSS you can also use the keyword mediumslateblue, which works in every browser.
What is medium slate blue in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(123 104 238), in HSL hsl(249 80% 67%). For print, cmyk(48%, 56%, 0%, 7%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on medium slate blue?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 5.05:1 and passes WCAG AA. White text reaches 4.15:1.
Which colors go with medium slate blue?
Its complementary color is #8D8506, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #147FF1 and #AC54CE. The palette generator builds more combinations.