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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5B749F — Slate
#5B749F is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 218° 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 #5B749F
- f5f7f9
- d7dee8
- bac5d7
- 9cabc6
- 7e92b5
- 6079a4
- 4e6387
- 3d4d6a
- 2c374c
- 1a222e
- 090c10
Color schemes using #5B749F
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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#5B749F FAQ
What color is #5B749F?
#5B749F is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 27% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5B749F?
#5B749F is rgb(91, 116, 159) in RGB, hsl(218, 27%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(43%, 27%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5B749F?
White text on this background reaches 4.73:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.44:1.
What colors go well with #5B749F?
Its direct complement is #9F865B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9F645B and #969F5B gives you contrast without the vibration.