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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#79779C — Slate
#79779C is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 243° 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 #79779C
- f6f6f9
- dbdbe5
- c1c0d1
- a6a4bd
- 8b89aa
- 706e96
- 5b5a7c
- 474660
- 333245
- 1f1e2a
- 0b0b0f
Color schemes using #79779C
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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#79779C FAQ
What color is #79779C?
#79779C is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 243 degrees, 16% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #79779C?
#79779C is rgb(121, 119, 156) in RGB, hsl(243, 16%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 24%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #79779C?
White text on this background reaches 4.26:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.93:1.
What colors go well with #79779C?
Its direct complement is #9B9C77. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C8C77 and #889C77 gives you contrast without the vibration.