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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#638D97 — Slate
#638D97 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 192° 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 #638D97
- f6f8f9
- d9e4e6
- bdcfd4
- a1bbc1
- 84a6af
- 68929c
- 547881
- 425e65
- 2f4348
- 1d292c
- 0a0e0f
Color schemes using #638D97
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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#638D97 FAQ
What color is #638D97?
#638D97 is a shade of slate in the teal family. It has a hue of 192 degrees, 21% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #638D97?
#638D97 is rgb(99, 141, 151) in RGB, hsl(192, 21%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 7%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #638D97?
White text on this background reaches 3.63:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.79:1.
What colors go well with #638D97?
Its direct complement is #976D63. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #976372 and #978763 gives you contrast without the vibration.