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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#697BE2 — Slate Blue
#697BE2 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 231° 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 #697BE2
- f2f4fd
- cbd1f5
- a3aeee
- 7c8ce6
- 5469df
- 2d47d7
- 2238b3
- 1b2c8c
- 131f64
- 0c133d
- 040715
Color schemes using #697BE2
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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#697BE2 FAQ
What color is #697BE2?
#697BE2 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 231 degrees, 68% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #697BE2?
#697BE2 is rgb(105, 123, 226) in RGB, hsl(231, 68%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 46%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #697BE2?
White text on this background reaches 3.8:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.53:1.
What colors go well with #697BE2?
Its direct complement is #E2D069. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E29469 and #B8E269 gives you contrast without the vibration.