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#5F93E4 — Steel Blue
#5F93E4 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #5F93E4
- f2f6fd
- cadbf6
- a2bfef
- 7aa4e8
- 5189e2
- 296ddb
- 1f59b6
- 18458e
- 113266
- 0b1e3e
- 040b16
Color schemes using #5F93E4
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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#5F93E4 FAQ
What color is #5F93E4?
#5F93E4 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 71% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #5F93E4?
#5F93E4 is rgb(95, 147, 228) in RGB, hsl(217, 71%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 36%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5F93E4?
White text on this background reaches 3.1:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.78:1.
What colors go well with #5F93E4?
Its direct complement is #E4B05E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E46D5E and #D4E45E gives you contrast without the vibration.