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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6588E2 — Steel Blue
#6588E2 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 #6588E2
- f2f5fd
- cbd7f5
- a3b8ee
- 7c9ae6
- 547cdf
- 2d5dd7
- 224bb3
- 1b3b8c
- 132a64
- 0c1a3d
- 040915
Color schemes using #6588E2
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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#6588E2 FAQ
What color is #6588E2?
#6588E2 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 223 degrees, 68% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6588E2?
#6588E2 is rgb(101, 136, 226) in RGB, hsl(223, 68%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(55%, 40%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6588E2?
White text on this background reaches 3.4:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.17:1.
What colors go well with #6588E2?
Its direct complement is #E2BE65. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E28065 and #C7E265 gives you contrast without the vibration.