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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7B87A3 — Slate
#7B87A3 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 222° 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 #7B87A3
- f6f7f9
- dadee5
- bfc5d2
- a3abbf
- 8792ac
- 6c7999
- 57637e
- 444d62
- 313746
- 1e222b
- 0a0c0f
Color schemes using #7B87A3
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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#7B87A3 FAQ
What color is #7B87A3?
#7B87A3 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 222 degrees, 18% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7B87A3?
#7B87A3 is rgb(123, 135, 163) in RGB, hsl(222, 18%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 17%, 0%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7B87A3?
White text on this background reaches 3.6:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.84:1.
What colors go well with #7B87A3?
Its direct complement is #A3977B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A3837B and #9BA37B gives you contrast without the vibration.