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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5989E1 — Steel Blue
#5989E1 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 219° 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 #5989E1
- f2f6fd
- cad9f5
- a3bdee
- 7ba1e7
- 5385e0
- 2c68d8
- 2155b4
- 1a428c
- 122f65
- 0b1d3d
- 040a16
Color schemes using #5989E1
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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#5989E1 FAQ
What color is #5989E1?
#5989E1 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 219 degrees, 69% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #5989E1?
#5989E1 is rgb(89, 137, 225) in RGB, hsl(219, 69%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(60%, 39%, 0%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5989E1?
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 #5989E1?
Its direct complement is #E1B25B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E16F5B and #CDE15B gives you contrast without the vibration.