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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6993E3 — Steel Blue
#6993E3 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 219° 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 #6993E3
- f2f6fd
- cad9f5
- a3bdee
- 7ba1e7
- 5385e0
- 2c68d8
- 2155b4
- 1a428c
- 122f65
- 0b1d3d
- 040a16
Color schemes using #6993E3
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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#6993E3 FAQ
What color is #6993E3?
#6993E3 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 219 degrees, 69% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6993E3?
#6993E3 is rgb(105, 147, 227) in RGB, hsl(219, 69%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 35%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6993E3?
White text on this background reaches 3.05:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.88:1.
What colors go well with #6993E3?
Its direct complement is #E3B868. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E37B68 and #D1E368 gives you contrast without the vibration.