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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#637797 — Slate
#637797 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #637797
- f6f7f9
- d9dee6
- bdc6d4
- a1adc1
- 8495af
- 687c9c
- 546581
- 424f65
- 2f3948
- 1d222c
- 0a0c0f
Color schemes using #637797
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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#637797 FAQ
What color is #637797?
#637797 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 21% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #637797?
#637797 is rgb(99, 119, 151) in RGB, hsl(217, 21%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 21%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #637797?
White text on this background reaches 4.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.62:1.
What colors go well with #637797?
Its direct complement is #978363. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #976963 and #919763 gives you contrast without the vibration.