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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5D7BD5 — Steel Blue
#5D7BD5 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 #5D7BD5
- f3f5fc
- ced7f2
- a8b8e9
- 839adf
- 5e7cd5
- 385dcc
- 2c4ba9
- 223b84
- 182a5f
- 0f1a3a
- 050914
Color schemes using #5D7BD5
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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#5D7BD5 FAQ
What color is #5D7BD5?
#5D7BD5 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 59% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5D7BD5?
#5D7BD5 is rgb(93, 123, 213) in RGB, hsl(225, 59%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(56%, 42%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5D7BD5?
White text on this background reaches 3.99:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.26:1.
What colors go well with #5D7BD5?
Its direct complement is #D5B75D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D57B5D and #B7D55D gives you contrast without the vibration.