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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#696FDD — Slate Blue
#696FDD is a mid-tone saturated 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 #696FDD
- f3f3fc
- cccef3
- a6a9eb
- 8085e2
- 5a60d9
- 333bd1
- 272eae
- 1f2488
- 161a61
- 0d103b
- 050615
Color schemes using #696FDD
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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#696FDD FAQ
What color is #696FDD?
#696FDD is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 237 degrees, 63% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #696FDD?
#696FDD is rgb(105, 111, 221) in RGB, hsl(237, 63%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 50%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #696FDD?
White text on this background reaches 4.27:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.92:1.
What colors go well with #696FDD?
Its direct complement is #DDD769. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DD9D69 and #A9DD69 gives you contrast without the vibration.