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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#817DAA — Slate
#817DAA is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 245° 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 #817DAA
- f6f6f9
- dad9e6
- bfbdd4
- a3a1c1
- 8884af
- 6c689c
- 585481
- 454265
- 312f48
- 1e1d2c
- 0b0a0f
Color schemes using #817DAA
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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#817DAA FAQ
What color is #817DAA?
#817DAA is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 245 degrees, 21% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #817DAA?
#817DAA is rgb(129, 125, 170) in RGB, hsl(245, 21%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 26%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #817DAA?
White text on this background reaches 3.86:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.45:1.
What colors go well with #817DAA?
Its direct complement is #A7AA7D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA987D and #90AA7D gives you contrast without the vibration.