analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#56598F — Slate
#56598F is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 237° 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.
#56598f
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #56598F
- f5f6f9
- d8d9e8
- bbbcd6
- 9d9fc4
- 8083b3
- 6366a1
- 505385
- 3e4068
- 2d2e4b
- 1b1c2d
- 0a0a10
Color schemes using #56598F
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.
Nearby colors
#56598F FAQ
What color is #56598F?
#56598F is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 237 degrees, 25% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #56598F?
#56598F is rgb(86, 89, 143) in RGB, hsl(237, 25%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 38%, 0%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #56598F?
White text on this background reaches 6.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.22:1.
What colors go well with #56598F?
Its direct complement is #8F8D56. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8F7056 and #768F56 gives you contrast without the vibration.