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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#516985 — Slate
#516985 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 212° 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 #516985
- f6f7f9
- d8dfe7
- bbc8d6
- 9eb0c4
- 8198b2
- 6480a0
- 516984
- 3f5267
- 2d3b4a
- 1c242d
- 0a0d10
Color schemes using #516985
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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#516985 FAQ
What color is #516985?
#516985 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 24% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #516985?
#516985 is rgb(81, 105, 133) in RGB, hsl(212, 24%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 21%, 0%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #516985?
White text on this background reaches 5.66:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.71:1.
What colors go well with #516985?
Its direct complement is #856D51. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #855351 and #838551 gives you contrast without the vibration.