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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#585E7E — Slate
#585E7E is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 231° 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 #585E7E
- f6f6f9
- dadce5
- bfc2d2
- a3a7bf
- 878dac
- 6c7299
- 575d7e
- 444962
- 313446
- 1e202b
- 0a0b0f
Color schemes using #585E7E
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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#585E7E FAQ
What color is #585E7E?
#585E7E is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 231 degrees, 18% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #585E7E?
#585E7E is rgb(88, 94, 126) in RGB, hsl(231, 18%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 25%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #585E7E?
White text on this background reaches 6.33:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.32:1.
What colors go well with #585E7E?
Its direct complement is #7E7958. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7E6558 and #717E58 gives you contrast without the vibration.