diff --git a/assets/css/schemes/slate.css b/assets/css/schemes/slate.css
index 3422d284..54831e86 100644
--- a/assets/css/schemes/slate.css
+++ b/assets/css/schemes/slate.css
@@ -12,17 +12,17 @@
   --color-neutral-700: 55, 65, 81;
   --color-neutral-800: 31, 41, 55;
   --color-neutral-900: 17, 24, 39;
-  /* Gray */
-  --color-primary-50: 249, 250, 251;
-  --color-primary-100: 243, 244, 246;
-  --color-primary-200: 229, 231, 235;
-  --color-primary-300: 209, 213, 219;
-  --color-primary-400: 156, 163, 175;
-  --color-primary-500: 107, 114, 128;
-  --color-primary-600: 75, 85, 99;
-  --color-primary-700: 55, 65, 81;
-  --color-primary-800: 31, 41, 55;
-  --color-primary-900: 17, 24, 39;
+  /* Slate */
+  --color-primary-50: 248, 250, 252;
+  --color-primary-100: 241, 245, 249;
+  --color-primary-200: 226, 232, 240;
+  --color-primary-300: 203, 213, 225;
+  --color-primary-400: 148, 163, 184;
+  --color-primary-500: 100, 116, 139;
+  --color-primary-600: 71, 85, 105;
+  --color-primary-700: 51, 65, 85;
+  --color-primary-800: 30, 41, 59;
+  --color-primary-900: 15, 23, 42;
   /* Gray */
   --color-secondary-50: 249, 250, 251;
   --color-secondary-100: 243, 244, 246;
diff --git a/exampleSite/content/docs/getting-started.md b/exampleSite/content/docs/getting-started.md
index f68483d6..b54780a5 100644
--- a/exampleSite/content/docs/getting-started.md
+++ b/exampleSite/content/docs/getting-started.md
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ Congo defines a three-colour palette that is used throughout the theme. Each mai
 
 #### Slate
 
-{{< swatches "#6B7280" "#6B7280" "#6B7280" >}}
+{{< swatches "#6B7280" "#64748b" "#6B7280" >}}
 
 Although these are the default schemes, you can also create your own. Refer to the [Advanced Customisation]({{< ref "advanced-customisation#colour-schemes" >}}) section for details.