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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5C718A — Slate
#5C718A is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 213° 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 #5C718A
- f6f7f9
- dadfe6
- bec7d3
- a1afc1
- 8597ae
- 69809b
- 556880
- 435164
- 303a48
- 1d232b
- 0a0c0f
Color schemes using #5C718A
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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#5C718A FAQ
What color is #5C718A?
#5C718A is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 20% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5C718A?
#5C718A is rgb(92, 113, 138) in RGB, hsl(213, 20%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(33%, 18%, 0%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5C718A?
White text on this background reaches 5.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.18:1.
What colors go well with #5C718A?
Its direct complement is #8A755C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A5E5C and #878A5C gives you contrast without the vibration.