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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#636397 — Slate
#636397 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 240° 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 #636397
- f6f6f9
- d9d9e6
- bdbdd4
- a1a1c1
- 8484af
- 68689c
- 545481
- 424265
- 2f2f48
- 1d1d2c
- 0a0a0f
Color schemes using #636397
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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#636397 FAQ
What color is #636397?
#636397 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 21% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #636397?
#636397 is rgb(99, 99, 151) in RGB, hsl(240, 21%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 34%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #636397?
White text on this background reaches 5.58:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.76:1.
What colors go well with #636397?
Its direct complement is #979763. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #977D63 and #7D9763 gives you contrast without the vibration.