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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#837DAA — Slate
#837DAA is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 248° 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.
#837daa
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Tints and shades of #837DAA
- f6f6f9
- dbd9e6
- c0bdd4
- a5a1c1
- 8a84af
- 6f689c
- 5a5481
- 464265
- 322f48
- 1f1d2c
- 0b0a0f
Color schemes using #837DAA
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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#837DAA FAQ
What color is #837DAA?
#837DAA is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 21% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #837DAA?
#837DAA is rgb(131, 125, 170) in RGB, hsl(248, 21%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 26%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #837DAA?
White text on this background reaches 3.83:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.48:1.
What colors go well with #837DAA?
Its direct complement is #A4AA7D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA9A7D and #8EAA7D gives you contrast without the vibration.