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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6899EE — Sky Blue
#6899EE is a light saturated blue sitting at 218° 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 #6899EE
- f1f6fd
- c7d9f9
- 9dbdf4
- 73a0ef
- 4884eb
- 1e67e6
- 1554c0
- 114196
- 0c2f6b
- 071c41
- 030a17
Color schemes using #6899EE
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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#6899EE FAQ
What color is #6899EE?
#6899EE is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 80% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6899EE?
#6899EE is rgb(104, 153, 238) in RGB, hsl(218, 80%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(56%, 36%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6899EE?
White text on this background reaches 2.85:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.38:1.
What colors go well with #6899EE?
Its direct complement is #EEBD68. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EE7968 and #DCEE68 gives you contrast without the vibration.