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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#796BCC — Slate Blue
#796BCC 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 #796BCC
- f5f4fb
- d5d1ef
- b6aee3
- 968bd7
- 7768cb
- 5745bf
- 46369f
- 372a7c
- 271e59
- 181236
- 080713
Color schemes using #796BCC
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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#796BCC FAQ
What color is #796BCC?
#796BCC is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 49% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #796BCC?
#796BCC is rgb(121, 107, 204) in RGB, hsl(249, 49%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(41%, 48%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #796BCC?
White text on this background reaches 4.39:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.79:1.
What colors go well with #796BCC?
Its direct complement is #BECC6B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CCAA6B and #8DCC6B gives you contrast without the vibration.