mediumslateblue

#7B68EE

CSS color

Medium Slate Blue (#7B68EE) is a vivid, medium periwinkle-violet CSS named color, suggesting the color of fresh violets or pale amethyst gemstones. It is a compelling middle ground between blue and purple, with enough vibrancy to serve as a brand accent but enough sophistication to work in refined design contexts. It is widely used in creative software and design tool branding.

Color Values

HEX

#7B68EE

RGB

123, 104, 238

HSL

248.5, 79.8%, 67.1%

HSV

248.5, 56.3%, 93.3%

CMYK

48.3%, 56.3%, 0.0%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.6045 0.1939 285.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #7B68EE;
color: #7B68EE;
border-color: #7B68EE;
Nearest Tailwind: Indigo 500 #6366F1

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.15:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.06:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #7B68EE?

RGB(123, 104, 238) · HSL(248.5, 79.8%, 67.1%) · CMYK(48.3%, 56.3%, 0.0%, 6.7%)

Does #7B68EE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.15:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #7B68EE?

Use 000000 text on a #7B68EE background; contrast on black is 5.06:1.