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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#796FB8 — Slate Blue
#796FB8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 248° 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 #796FB8
- f5f5fa
- d8d5ea
- bbb6db
- 9e96cc
- 8077bc
- 6358ad
- 50468f
- 3e376f
- 2d2750
- 1b1831
- 0a0811
Color schemes using #796FB8
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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#796FB8 FAQ
What color is #796FB8?
#796FB8 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 34% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #796FB8?
#796FB8 is rgb(121, 111, 184) in RGB, hsl(248, 34%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 40%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #796FB8?
White text on this background reaches 4.39:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.78:1.
What colors go well with #796FB8?
Its direct complement is #AFB86F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B89E6F and #8AB86F gives you contrast without the vibration.