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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7885A1 — Slate
#7885A1 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #7885A1
- f6f7f9
- dadee5
- bfc5d2
- a3acbf
- 8793ac
- 6c7a99
- 57647e
- 444e62
- 313846
- 1e222b
- 0a0c0f
Color schemes using #7885A1
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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#7885A1 FAQ
What color is #7885A1?
#7885A1 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 18% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7885A1?
#7885A1 is rgb(120, 133, 161) in RGB, hsl(221, 18%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 17%, 0%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7885A1?
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 #7885A1?
Its direct complement is #A19478. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A17F78 and #99A178 gives you contrast without the vibration.