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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#76769E — Slate
#76769E is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 240° 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 #76769E
- f6f6f9
- dbdbe5
- bfbfd2
- a4a4be
- 8888ab
- 6d6d97
- 58587d
- 454561
- 323246
- 1e1e2a
- 0b0b0f
Color schemes using #76769E
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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#76769E FAQ
What color is #76769E?
#76769E is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 17% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #76769E?
#76769E is rgb(118, 118, 158) in RGB, hsl(240, 17%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 25%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #76769E?
White text on this background reaches 4.33:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.86:1.
What colors go well with #76769E?
Its direct complement is #9E9E76. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E8A76 and #8A9E76 gives you contrast without the vibration.