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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#787EA1 — Slate
#787EA1 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 231° 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 #787EA1
- f6f6f9
- dadce5
- bfc2d2
- a3a7bf
- 878dac
- 6c7299
- 575d7e
- 444962
- 313446
- 1e202b
- 0a0b0f
Color schemes using #787EA1
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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#787EA1 FAQ
What color is #787EA1?
#787EA1 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 231 degrees, 18% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #787EA1?
#787EA1 is rgb(120, 126, 161) in RGB, hsl(231, 18%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 22%, 0%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #787EA1?
White text on this background reaches 3.96:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.3:1.
What colors go well with #787EA1?
Its direct complement is #A19B78. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A18678 and #92A178 gives you contrast without the vibration.