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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#665BBE — Slate Blue
#665BBE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 247° 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 #665BBE
- f5f4fb
- d6d3ed
- b6b1e0
- 978fd3
- 786ec5
- 594cb8
- 473d98
- 382f77
- 282255
- 181534
- 090712
Color schemes using #665BBE
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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#665BBE FAQ
What color is #665BBE?
#665BBE is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 247 degrees, 43% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #665BBE?
#665BBE is rgb(102, 91, 190) in RGB, hsl(247, 43%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(46%, 52%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #665BBE?
White text on this background reaches 5.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.8:1.
What colors go well with #665BBE?
Its direct complement is #B2BE5B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE985B and #81BE5B gives you contrast without the vibration.