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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#786AC8 — Slate Blue
#786AC8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #786AC8
- f5f4fb
- d6d2ee
- b7afe2
- 988dd5
- 796bc8
- 5a49bc
- 483a9c
- 382d79
- 282057
- 191435
- 090713
Color schemes using #786AC8
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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#786AC8 FAQ
What color is #786AC8?
#786AC8 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 46% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #786AC8?
#786AC8 is rgb(120, 106, 200) in RGB, hsl(249, 46%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 47%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #786AC8?
White text on this background reaches 4.47:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.69:1.
What colors go well with #786AC8?
Its direct complement is #BAC86A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C8A76A and #8BC86A gives you contrast without the vibration.