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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#66688D — Slate
#66688D is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 237° 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 #66688D
- f6f6f9
- dbdbe5
- c0c1d1
- a4a6bd
- 898baa
- 6e7096
- 5a5b7c
- 464760
- 323345
- 1e1f2a
- 0b0b0f
Color schemes using #66688D
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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#66688D FAQ
What color is #66688D?
#66688D is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 237 degrees, 16% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #66688D?
#66688D is rgb(102, 104, 141) in RGB, hsl(237, 16%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 26%, 0%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #66688D?
White text on this background reaches 5.34:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.93:1.
What colors go well with #66688D?
Its direct complement is #8E8C67. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8E7867 and #7C8E67 gives you contrast without the vibration.