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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#635C8A — Slate
#635C8A is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #635C8A
- f6f6f9
- dcdae6
- c1bed3
- a6a1c1
- 8b85ae
- 71699b
- 5c5580
- 474364
- 333048
- 1f1d2b
- 0b0a0f
Color schemes using #635C8A
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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#635C8A FAQ
What color is #635C8A?
#635C8A is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 20% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #635C8A?
#635C8A is rgb(99, 92, 138) in RGB, hsl(249, 20%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 33%, 0%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #635C8A?
White text on this background reaches 6.13:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.43:1.
What colors go well with #635C8A?
Its direct complement is #838A5C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A7A5C and #6C8A5C gives you contrast without the vibration.