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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#638CF2 — Steel Blue
#638CF2 is a light saturated 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 #638CF2
- f1f5fe
- c5d4fa
- 9ab4f7
- 6f94f3
- 4374f0
- 1854ec
- 1043c5
- 0c359a
- 09266e
- 051743
- 020818
Color schemes using #638CF2
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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#638CF2 FAQ
What color is #638CF2?
#638CF2 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 223 degrees, 85% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #638CF2?
#638CF2 is rgb(99, 140, 242) in RGB, hsl(223, 85%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(59%, 42%, 0%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #638CF2?
White text on this background reaches 3.2:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.56:1.
What colors go well with #638CF2?
Its direct complement is #F2CA63. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F28263 and #D3F263 gives you contrast without the vibration.