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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#596997 — Slate
#596997 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 225° 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 #596997
- f5f6f9
- d8dce8
- bac1d7
- 9da7c5
- 7f8cb4
- 6272a3
- 4f5d86
- 3e4869
- 2c344b
- 1b202e
- 090b10
Color schemes using #596997
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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#596997 FAQ
What color is #596997?
#596997 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 26% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #596997?
#596997 is rgb(89, 105, 151) in RGB, hsl(225, 26%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(41%, 30%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #596997?
White text on this background reaches 5.4:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.89:1.
What colors go well with #596997?
Its direct complement is #978759. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #976859 and #879759 gives you contrast without the vibration.