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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#616D95 — Slate
#616D95 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 226° 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 #616D95
- f6f6f9
- d9dce6
- bdc2d4
- a1a8c1
- 848eaf
- 68749c
- 545f81
- 424a65
- 2f3548
- 1d202c
- 0a0b0f
Color schemes using #616D95
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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#616D95 FAQ
What color is #616D95?
#616D95 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 226 degrees, 21% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #616D95?
#616D95 is rgb(97, 109, 149) in RGB, hsl(226, 21%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 27%, 0%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #616D95?
White text on this background reaches 5.09:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.13:1.
What colors go well with #616D95?
Its direct complement is #948861. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #946E61 and #869461 gives you contrast without the vibration.