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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#847DAA — Slate
#847DAA is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #847DAA
- f6f6f9
- dbd9e6
- c0bdd4
- a5a1c1
- 8b84af
- 70689c
- 5b5481
- 474265
- 332f48
- 1f1d2c
- 0b0a0f
Color schemes using #847DAA
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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#847DAA FAQ
What color is #847DAA?
#847DAA is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 21% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #847DAA?
#847DAA is rgb(132, 125, 170) in RGB, hsl(249, 21%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 26%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #847DAA?
White text on this background reaches 3.82:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.5:1.
What colors go well with #847DAA?
Its direct complement is #A4AA7D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA9B7D and #8DAA7D gives you contrast without the vibration.