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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#638F97 — Slate
#638F97 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 189° 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 #638F97
- f6f8f9
- d9e4e6
- bdd0d4
- a1bcc1
- 84a8af
- 68949c
- 547a81
- 425f65
- 2f4448
- 1d2a2c
- 0a0f0f
Color schemes using #638F97
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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#638F97 FAQ
What color is #638F97?
#638F97 is a shade of slate in the teal family. It has a hue of 189 degrees, 21% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #638F97?
#638F97 is rgb(99, 143, 151) in RGB, hsl(189, 21%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 5%, 0%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #638F97?
White text on this background reaches 3.56:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.91:1.
What colors go well with #638F97?
Its direct complement is #976B63. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #976375 and #978563 gives you contrast without the vibration.