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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#83779C — Slate
#83779C is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 259° 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 #83779C
- f7f6f9
- dedbe5
- c5c0d1
- aca4bd
- 9489aa
- 7b6e96
- 645a7c
- 4e4660
- 383245
- 221e2a
- 0c0b0f
Color schemes using #83779C
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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#83779C FAQ
What color is #83779C?
#83779C is a shade of slate in the purple family. It has a hue of 259 degrees, 16% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #83779C?
#83779C is rgb(131, 119, 156) in RGB, hsl(259, 16%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 24%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #83779C?
White text on this background reaches 4.13:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.08:1.
What colors go well with #83779C?
Its direct complement is #919C77. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C9677 and #7E9C77 gives you contrast without the vibration.