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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#717FA4 — Slate
#717FA4 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 224° 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 #717FA4
- f6f7f9
- d9dde7
- bcc3d4
- a0a9c2
- 838fb0
- 67759e
- 536082
- 414b65
- 2f3649
- 1c202c
- 0a0b10
Color schemes using #717FA4
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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#717FA4 FAQ
What color is #717FA4?
#717FA4 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 224 degrees, 22% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #717FA4?
#717FA4 is rgb(113, 127, 164) in RGB, hsl(224, 22%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 23%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #717FA4?
White text on this background reaches 3.98:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.27:1.
What colors go well with #717FA4?
Its direct complement is #A49670. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A47C70 and #97A470 gives you contrast without the vibration.