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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#697BC7 — Steel Blue
#697BC7 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 229° 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 #697BC7
- f4f5fb
- d2d7ee
- afb9e2
- 8d9ad5
- 6b7cc8
- 495ebc
- 3a4c9c
- 2d3b79
- 202a57
- 141a35
- 070913
Color schemes using #697BC7
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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#697BC7 FAQ
What color is #697BC7?
#697BC7 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 229 degrees, 46% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #697BC7?
#697BC7 is rgb(105, 123, 199) in RGB, hsl(229, 46%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(47%, 38%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #697BC7?
White text on this background reaches 3.99:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.26:1.
What colors go well with #697BC7?
Its direct complement is #C8B76A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C8886A and #AAC86A gives you contrast without the vibration.