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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#658BB3 — Steel Blue
#658BB3 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 211° 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 #658BB3
- f5f7fa
- d5e0ea
- b6c8db
- 96b0cc
- 7798bc
- 5881ad
- 46698f
- 37526f
- 273b50
- 182431
- 080d11
Color schemes using #658BB3
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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#658BB3 FAQ
What color is #658BB3?
#658BB3 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 34% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #658BB3?
#658BB3 is rgb(101, 139, 179) in RGB, hsl(211, 34%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(44%, 22%, 0%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #658BB3?
White text on this background reaches 3.56:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.9:1.
What colors go well with #658BB3?
Its direct complement is #B38E65. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B36765 and #B2B365 gives you contrast without the vibration.