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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#707CA9 — Slate
#707CA9 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 227° 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 #707CA9
- f5f6f9
- d8dbe8
- bbc1d6
- 9da6c4
- 808bb3
- 6370a1
- 505b85
- 3e4768
- 2d334b
- 1b1f2d
- 0a0b10
Color schemes using #707CA9
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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#707CA9 FAQ
What color is #707CA9?
#707CA9 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #707CA9?
#707CA9 is rgb(112, 124, 169) in RGB, hsl(227, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 27%, 0%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #707CA9?
White text on this background reaches 4.08:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.14:1.
What colors go well with #707CA9?
Its direct complement is #A99D70. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A98070 and #99A970 gives you contrast without the vibration.