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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#778CCF — Steel Blue
#778CCF is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 226° 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 #778CCF
- f4f5fb
- d1d8ef
- aebae3
- 8c9dd6
- 6980ca
- 4662be
- 374f9e
- 2b3e7b
- 1f2c58
- 131b36
- 070913
Color schemes using #778CCF
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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#778CCF FAQ
What color is #778CCF?
#778CCF is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 226 degrees, 48% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #778CCF?
#778CCF is rgb(119, 140, 207) in RGB, hsl(226, 48%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(43%, 32%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #778CCF?
White text on this background reaches 3.26:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.44:1.
What colors go well with #778CCF?
Its direct complement is #CFBB77. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CF8F77 and #B8CF77 gives you contrast without the vibration.