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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#639795 — Slate
#639795 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 178° 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 #639795
- f6f9f9
- d9e6e6
- bdd4d3
- a1c1c0
- 84afad
- 689c9b
- 54817f
- 426563
- 2f4847
- 1d2c2b
- 0a0f0f
Color schemes using #639795
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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#639795 FAQ
What color is #639795?
#639795 is a shade of slate in the teal family. It has a hue of 178 degrees, 21% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #639795?
#639795 is rgb(99, 151, 149) in RGB, hsl(178, 21%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 0%, 1%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #639795?
White text on this background reaches 3.29:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.39:1.
What colors go well with #639795?
Its direct complement is #976364. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #97637F and #977B63 gives you contrast without the vibration.