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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#717D94 — Slate
#717D94 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 219° 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 #717D94
- f6f7f8
- dcdfe4
- c1c6d0
- a6aebc
- 8b95a8
- 717d94
- 5c667a
- 47505f
- 333944
- 1f2329
- 0b0c0f
Color schemes using #717D94
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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#717D94 FAQ
What color is #717D94?
#717D94 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 219 degrees, 14% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #717D94?
#717D94 is rgb(113, 125, 148) in RGB, hsl(219, 14%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 16%, 0%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #717D94?
White text on this background reaches 4.15:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.06:1.
What colors go well with #717D94?
Its direct complement is #948771. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #947671 and #8E9471 gives you contrast without the vibration.