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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#696BCE — Slate Blue
#696BCE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 239° 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 #696BCE
- f3f4fb
- d0d1f0
- adaee4
- 898bd9
- 6667cd
- 4244c2
- 3436a1
- 292a7e
- 1d1e5a
- 121237
- 060613
Color schemes using #696BCE
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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#696BCE FAQ
What color is #696BCE?
#696BCE is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 239 degrees, 51% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #696BCE?
#696BCE is rgb(105, 107, 206) in RGB, hsl(239, 51%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(49%, 48%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #696BCE?
White text on this background reaches 4.57:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.59:1.
What colors go well with #696BCE?
Its direct complement is #CECD69. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CE9A69 and #9DCE69 gives you contrast without the vibration.