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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#768C9E — Slate
#768C9E is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 207° 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 #768C9E
- f6f7f9
- dbe0e5
- bfc9d2
- a4b2be
- 889bab
- 6d8497
- 586c7d
- 455561
- 323d46
- 1e252a
- 0b0d0f
Color schemes using #768C9E
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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#768C9E FAQ
What color is #768C9E?
#768C9E is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 207 degrees, 17% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #768C9E?
#768C9E is rgb(118, 140, 158) in RGB, hsl(207, 17%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 11%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #768C9E?
White text on this background reaches 3.49:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.02:1.
What colors go well with #768C9E?
Its direct complement is #9E8876. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E7678 and #9E9C76 gives you contrast without the vibration.