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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87768F — Slate
#87768F is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 281° 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 #87768F
- f8f7f8
- e1dde3
- cac3ce
- b4a9b9
- 9d8fa4
- 87768f
- 6e6075
- 564b5b
- 3e3642
- 262128
- 0d0b0e
Color schemes using #87768F
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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#87768F FAQ
What color is #87768F?
#87768F is a shade of slate in the gray family. It has a hue of 281 degrees, 10% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #87768F?
#87768F is rgb(135, 118, 143) in RGB, hsl(281, 10%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 17%, 0%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87768F?
White text on this background reaches 4.18:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.02:1.
What colors go well with #87768F?
Its direct complement is #7D8F76. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A8F76 and #768F7A gives you contrast without the vibration.