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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7D81AA — Slate
#7D81AA is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 235° 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 #7D81AA
- f6f6f9
- d9dae6
- bdbfd4
- a1a3c1
- 8488af
- 686c9c
- 545881
- 424565
- 2f3148
- 1d1e2c
- 0a0b0f
Color schemes using #7D81AA
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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#7D81AA FAQ
What color is #7D81AA?
#7D81AA is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 235 degrees, 21% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7D81AA?
#7D81AA is rgb(125, 129, 170) in RGB, hsl(235, 21%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 24%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7D81AA?
White text on this background reaches 3.75:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.59:1.
What colors go well with #7D81AA?
Its direct complement is #AAA77D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA907D and #98AA7D gives you contrast without the vibration.