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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#88779C — Slate
#88779C is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 268° 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 #88779C
- f7f6f9
- e0dbe5
- c8c0d1
- b0a4bd
- 9889aa
- 816e96
- 695a7c
- 524660
- 3b3245
- 241e2a
- 0d0b0f
Color schemes using #88779C
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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#88779C FAQ
What color is #88779C?
#88779C is a shade of slate in the purple family. It has a hue of 268 degrees, 16% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #88779C?
#88779C is rgb(136, 119, 156) in RGB, hsl(268, 16%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 24%, 0%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #88779C?
White text on this background reaches 4.07:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.17:1.
What colors go well with #88779C?
Its direct complement is #8B9C77. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C9B77 and #789C77 gives you contrast without the vibration.