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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#757C8A — Slate
#757C8A is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 220° 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 #757C8A
- f7f7f8
- dddfe2
- c4c7cd
- abafb7
- 9197a2
- 787f8c
- 626873
- 4c515a
- 373a40
- 212327
- 0c0c0e
Color schemes using #757C8A
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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#757C8A FAQ
What color is #757C8A?
#757C8A is a shade of slate in the gray family. It has a hue of 220 degrees, 8% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #757C8A?
#757C8A is rgb(117, 124, 138) in RGB, hsl(220, 8%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 10%, 0%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #757C8A?
White text on this background reaches 4.19:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.01:1.
What colors go well with #757C8A?
Its direct complement is #8A8375. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A7975 and #868A75 gives you contrast without the vibration.