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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#668BC1 — Steel Blue
#668BC1 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 216° 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 #668BC1
- f4f7fb
- d3dded
- b2c4df
- 90aad2
- 6f91c4
- 4e78b7
- 3e6297
- 304c76
- 233755
- 152133
- 070c12
Color schemes using #668BC1
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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#668BC1 FAQ
What color is #668BC1?
#668BC1 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 216 degrees, 42% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #668BC1?
#668BC1 is rgb(102, 139, 193) in RGB, hsl(216, 42%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(47%, 28%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #668BC1?
White text on this background reaches 3.48:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.03:1.
What colors go well with #668BC1?
Its direct complement is #C19D67. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C17067 and #B8C167 gives you contrast without the vibration.