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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#51598A — Slate
#51598A is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 232° 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 #51598A
- f5f6f9
- d8dae8
- babed7
- 9da2c5
- 7f86b4
- 626aa3
- 4f5686
- 3e4369
- 2c304b
- 1b1d2e
- 090a10
Color schemes using #51598A
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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#51598A FAQ
What color is #51598A?
#51598A is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 232 degrees, 26% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #51598A?
#51598A is rgb(81, 89, 138) in RGB, hsl(232, 26%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(41%, 36%, 0%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #51598A?
White text on this background reaches 6.68:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.15:1.
What colors go well with #51598A?
Its direct complement is #8A8351. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A6651 and #758A51 gives you contrast without the vibration.