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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#55559F — Slate Blue
#55559F is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 240° 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 #55559F
- f5f5fa
- d7d7e9
- b8b8d9
- 9a9ac8
- 7b7bb8
- 5d5da8
- 4b4b8b
- 3a3a6c
- 2a2a4e
- 19192f
- 090911
Color schemes using #55559F
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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#55559F FAQ
What color is #55559F?
#55559F is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 30% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #55559F?
#55559F is rgb(85, 85, 159) in RGB, hsl(240, 30%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(47%, 47%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #55559F?
White text on this background reaches 6.59:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.19:1.
What colors go well with #55559F?
Its direct complement is #9F9F56. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9F7A56 and #7A9F56 gives you contrast without the vibration.