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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#638097 — Slate
#638097 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 207° 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 #638097
- f6f8f9
- d9e1e6
- bdcad4
- a1b3c1
- 849caf
- 68859c
- 546d81
- 425565
- 2f3d48
- 1d252c
- 0a0d0f
Color schemes using #638097
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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#638097 FAQ
What color is #638097?
#638097 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 207 degrees, 21% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #638097?
#638097 is rgb(99, 128, 151) in RGB, hsl(207, 21%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 15%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #638097?
White text on this background reaches 4.15:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.07:1.
What colors go well with #638097?
Its direct complement is #977A63. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #976365 and #979563 gives you contrast without the vibration.