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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#737DA5 — Slate
#737DA5 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 228° 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 #737DA5
- f6f6f9
- d9dce7
- bcc1d4
- a0a7c2
- 838cb0
- 67729e
- 535d82
- 414865
- 2f3449
- 1c1f2c
- 0a0b10
Color schemes using #737DA5
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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#737DA5 FAQ
What color is #737DA5?
#737DA5 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 22% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #737DA5?
#737DA5 is rgb(115, 125, 165) in RGB, hsl(228, 22%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 24%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #737DA5?
White text on this background reaches 4.03:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.21:1.
What colors go well with #737DA5?
Its direct complement is #A59B73. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A58273 and #96A573 gives you contrast without the vibration.