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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#636C98 — Slate
#636C98 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 230° 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 #636C98
- f6f6f9
- d9dce6
- bdc1d4
- a1a6c1
- 848baf
- 68719c
- 545c81
- 424765
- 2f3348
- 1d1f2c
- 0a0b0f
Color schemes using #636C98
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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#636C98 FAQ
What color is #636C98?
#636C98 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 21% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #636C98?
#636C98 is rgb(99, 108, 152) in RGB, hsl(230, 21%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 29%, 0%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #636C98?
White text on this background reaches 5.09:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.13:1.
What colors go well with #636C98?
Its direct complement is #978E63. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #977463 and #869763 gives you contrast without the vibration.