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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#568DCD — Steel Blue
#568DCD is a mid-tone moderately saturated 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 #568DCD
- f3f7fb
- cfdff1
- abc6e6
- 87aedb
- 6396d0
- 3f7ec6
- 3167a4
- 265080
- 1b3a5c
- 112338
- 060c14
Color schemes using #568DCD
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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#568DCD FAQ
What color is #568DCD?
#568DCD is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 54% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #568DCD?
#568DCD is rgb(86, 141, 205) in RGB, hsl(212, 54%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 31%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #568DCD?
White text on this background reaches 3.45:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.09:1.
What colors go well with #568DCD?
Its direct complement is #CD9556. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CD5A56 and #C9CD56 gives you contrast without the vibration.