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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#638497 — Slate
#638497 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 202° 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 #638497
- f6f8f9
- d9e2e6
- bdcbd4
- a1b5c1
- 849faf
- 68899c
- 547181
- 425865
- 2f3f48
- 1d262c
- 0a0d0f
Color schemes using #638497
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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#638497 FAQ
What color is #638497?
#638497 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 202 degrees, 21% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #638497?
#638497 is rgb(99, 132, 151) in RGB, hsl(202, 21%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 13%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #638497?
White text on this background reaches 3.98:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.28:1.
What colors go well with #638497?
Its direct complement is #977663. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #97636A and #979063 gives you contrast without the vibration.