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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#47758A — Slate
#47758A is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 199° 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 #47758A
- f5f8fa
- d6e4ea
- b7cfda
- 98baca
- 79a5ba
- 5a91aa
- 48778d
- 395d6e
- 29434f
- 192830
- 090e11
Color schemes using #47758A
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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#47758A FAQ
What color is #47758A?
#47758A is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 199 degrees, 32% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #47758A?
#47758A is rgb(71, 117, 138) in RGB, hsl(199, 32%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(49%, 15%, 0%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #47758A?
White text on this background reaches 5.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.18:1.
What colors go well with #47758A?
Its direct complement is #8A5C47. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A4753 and #8A7E47 gives you contrast without the vibration.