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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#87769E — Slate
#87769E is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 266° 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 #87769E
- f7f6f9
- dfdbe5
- c7bfd2
- afa4be
- 9788ab
- 7f6d97
- 68587d
- 514561
- 3a3246
- 231e2a
- 0c0b0f
Color schemes using #87769E
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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#87769E FAQ
What color is #87769E?
#87769E is a shade of slate in the purple family. It has a hue of 266 degrees, 17% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #87769E?
#87769E is rgb(135, 118, 158) in RGB, hsl(266, 17%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 25%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #87769E?
White text on this background reaches 4.11:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.12:1.
What colors go well with #87769E?
Its direct complement is #8C9E76. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E9B76 and #789E76 gives you contrast without the vibration.