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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#71948D — Slate
#71948D is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 168° 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 #71948D
- f6f8f8
- dce4e3
- c1d0cd
- a6bcb8
- 8ba8a2
- 71948d
- 5c7a74
- 475f5a
- 334441
- 1f2927
- 0b0f0e
Color schemes using #71948D
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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#71948D FAQ
What color is #71948D?
#71948D is a shade of slate in the teal family. It has a hue of 168 degrees, 14% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #71948D?
#71948D is rgb(113, 148, 141) in RGB, hsl(168, 14%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 0%, 5%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #71948D?
White text on this background reaches 3.32:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.32:1.
What colors go well with #71948D?
Its direct complement is #947178. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #947189 and #947B71 gives you contrast without the vibration.