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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#638DBF — Steel Blue
#638DBF is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 213° 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 #638DBF
- f4f7fb
- d3dfed
- b2c6df
- 90aed2
- 6f95c4
- 4e7db7
- 3e6697
- 305076
- 233955
- 152333
- 070c12
Color schemes using #638DBF
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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#638DBF FAQ
What color is #638DBF?
#638DBF is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 42% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #638DBF?
#638DBF is rgb(99, 141, 191) in RGB, hsl(213, 42%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 26%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #638DBF?
White text on this background reaches 3.45:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.09:1.
What colors go well with #638DBF?
Its direct complement is #BF9663. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BF6863 and #BBBF63 gives you contrast without the vibration.