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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#778B9C — Slate
#778B9C is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 208° 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 #778B9C
- f6f7f9
- dbe0e5
- c0c9d1
- a4b2bd
- 899baa
- 6e8396
- 5a6c7c
- 465460
- 323c45
- 1e252a
- 0b0d0f
Color schemes using #778B9C
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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#778B9C FAQ
What color is #778B9C?
#778B9C is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 16% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #778B9C?
#778B9C is rgb(119, 139, 156) in RGB, hsl(208, 16%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 11%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #778B9C?
White text on this background reaches 3.52:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.96:1.
What colors go well with #778B9C?
Its direct complement is #9C8877. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C7778 and #9C9B77 gives you contrast without the vibration.