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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6587DC — Steel Blue
#6587DC is a mid-tone 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 #6587DC
- f3f5fc
- ccd7f3
- a6baeb
- 809ce2
- 5a7ed9
- 3360d1
- 274dae
- 1f3c88
- 162b61
- 0d1a3b
- 050915
Color schemes using #6587DC
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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#6587DC FAQ
What color is #6587DC?
#6587DC is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 223 degrees, 63% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6587DC?
#6587DC is rgb(101, 135, 220) in RGB, hsl(223, 63%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 39%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6587DC?
White text on this background reaches 3.47:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.05:1.
What colors go well with #6587DC?
Its direct complement is #DCBA65. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DC7F65 and #C2DC65 gives you contrast without the vibration.