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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6A83DA — Steel Blue
#6A83DA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 227° 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 #6A83DA
- f3f5fc
- cdd5f3
- a8b6e9
- 8296e0
- 5d77d6
- 3758cd
- 2b46ab
- 213785
- 18275f
- 0e183a
- 050814
Color schemes using #6A83DA
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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#6A83DA FAQ
What color is #6A83DA?
#6A83DA is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 60% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6A83DA?
#6A83DA is rgb(106, 131, 218) in RGB, hsl(227, 60%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(51%, 40%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6A83DA?
White text on this background reaches 3.58:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.87:1.
What colors go well with #6A83DA?
Its direct complement is #DAC26C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DA8B6C and #BBDA6C gives you contrast without the vibration.