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#5D8CC6 — Steel Blue
#5D8CC6 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 213° 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 #5D8CC6
- f4f7fb
- d1deef
- aec6e3
- 8cadd6
- 6995ca
- 467cbe
- 37659e
- 2b4f7b
- 1f3958
- 132236
- 070c13
Color schemes using #5D8CC6
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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#5D8CC6 FAQ
What color is #5D8CC6?
#5D8CC6 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 48% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5D8CC6?
#5D8CC6 is rgb(93, 140, 198) in RGB, hsl(213, 48%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 29%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5D8CC6?
White text on this background reaches 3.48:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.03:1.
What colors go well with #5D8CC6?
Its direct complement is #C6975D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C6625D and #C1C65D gives you contrast without the vibration.