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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#736B9E — Slate
#736B9E is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #736B9E
- f6f6f9
- dbd9e6
- c0bdd4
- a5a1c1
- 8b84af
- 70689c
- 5b5481
- 474265
- 332f48
- 1f1d2c
- 0b0a0f
Color schemes using #736B9E
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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#736B9E FAQ
What color is #736B9E?
#736B9E is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 21% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #736B9E?
#736B9E is rgb(115, 107, 158) in RGB, hsl(249, 21%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 32%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #736B9E?
White text on this background reaches 4.85:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.33:1.
What colors go well with #736B9E?
Its direct complement is #979E6B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E8C6B and #7D9E6B gives you contrast without the vibration.