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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#637297 — Slate
#637297 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 223° 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 #637297
- f6f7f9
- d9dde6
- bdc3d4
- a1aac1
- 8490af
- 68779c
- 546181
- 424c65
- 2f3648
- 1d212c
- 0a0c0f
Color schemes using #637297
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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#637297 FAQ
What color is #637297?
#637297 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 223 degrees, 21% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #637297?
#637297 is rgb(99, 114, 151) in RGB, hsl(223, 21%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 25%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #637297?
White text on this background reaches 4.79:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.38:1.
What colors go well with #637297?
Its direct complement is #978863. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #976E63 and #8C9763 gives you contrast without the vibration.