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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#77869C — Slate
#77869C is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 216° 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 #77869C
- f6f7f9
- dbdfe5
- c0c7d1
- a4aebd
- 8996aa
- 6e7e96
- 5a677c
- 465060
- 323a45
- 1e232a
- 0b0c0f
Color schemes using #77869C
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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#77869C FAQ
What color is #77869C?
#77869C is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 216 degrees, 16% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #77869C?
#77869C is rgb(119, 134, 156) in RGB, hsl(216, 16%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 14%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #77869C?
White text on this background reaches 3.7:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.67:1.
What colors go well with #77869C?
Its direct complement is #9C8D77. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C7B77 and #999C77 gives you contrast without the vibration.