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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#77839C — Slate
#77839C is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #77839C
- f6f7f9
- dbdee5
- c0c5d1
- a4acbd
- 8994aa
- 6e7b96
- 5a647c
- 464e60
- 323845
- 1e222a
- 0b0c0f
Color schemes using #77839C
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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#77839C FAQ
What color is #77839C?
#77839C is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 16% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #77839C?
#77839C is rgb(119, 131, 156) in RGB, hsl(221, 16%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 16%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #77839C?
White text on this background reaches 3.81:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.51:1.
What colors go well with #77839C?
Its direct complement is #9C9177. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C7E77 and #969C77 gives you contrast without the vibration.