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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5C90DD — Steel Blue
#5C90DD is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 216° 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 #5C90DD
- f2f6fc
- ccdcf4
- a5c1ec
- 7ea7e4
- 588cdb
- 3172d3
- 255db0
- 1d4889
- 153462
- 0d203c
- 040b15
Color schemes using #5C90DD
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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#5C90DD FAQ
What color is #5C90DD?
#5C90DD is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 216 degrees, 65% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #5C90DD?
#5C90DD is rgb(92, 144, 221) in RGB, hsl(216, 65%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 35%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5C90DD?
White text on this background reaches 3.24:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.49:1.
What colors go well with #5C90DD?
Its direct complement is #DCA85B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DC685B and #CFDC5B gives you contrast without the vibration.