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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5C76BC — Steel Blue
#5C76BC is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 224° 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 #5C76BC
- f4f6fb
- d3daed
- b2bedf
- 90a2d2
- 6f86c4
- 4e6ab7
- 3e5697
- 304376
- 233055
- 151d33
- 070a12
Color schemes using #5C76BC
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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#5C76BC FAQ
What color is #5C76BC?
#5C76BC is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 224 degrees, 42% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5C76BC?
#5C76BC is rgb(92, 118, 188) in RGB, hsl(224, 42%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(51%, 37%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5C76BC?
White text on this background reaches 4.4:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.77:1.
What colors go well with #5C76BC?
Its direct complement is #BCA35C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC735C and #A6BC5C gives you contrast without the vibration.