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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#568BAE — Steel Blue
#568BAE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 204° 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 #568BAE
- f5f8fa
- d5e2eb
- b5ccdc
- 96b6cc
- 76a1bd
- 568bae
- 457290
- 365970
- 274051
- 182731
- 080e11
Color schemes using #568BAE
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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#568BAE FAQ
What color is #568BAE?
#568BAE is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 204 degrees, 35% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #568BAE?
#568BAE is rgb(86, 139, 174) in RGB, hsl(204, 35%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(51%, 20%, 0%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #568BAE?
White text on this background reaches 3.68:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.7:1.
What colors go well with #568BAE?
Its direct complement is #AE7956. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AE565F and #AEA556 gives you contrast without the vibration.