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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#597599 — Slate
#597599 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 214° 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 #597599
- f5f7f9
- d8dfe8
- bac7d7
- 9daec5
- 7f96b4
- 627ea3
- 4f6786
- 3e5069
- 2c3a4b
- 1b232e
- 090c10
Color schemes using #597599
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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#597599 FAQ
What color is #597599?
#597599 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 214 degrees, 26% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #597599?
#597599 is rgb(89, 117, 153) in RGB, hsl(214, 26%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(42%, 24%, 0%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #597599?
White text on this background reaches 4.74:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.43:1.
What colors go well with #597599?
Its direct complement is #977C59. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #975D59 and #939759 gives you contrast without the vibration.