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#6A98DC — Steel Blue

#6A98DC is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 216° 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 #6A98DC

Color schemes using #6A98DC

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#6A98DC FAQ

What color is #6A98DC?

#6A98DC is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 216 degrees, 62% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #6A98DC?

#6A98DC is rgb(106, 152, 220) in RGB, hsl(216, 62%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 31%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #6A98DC?

White text on this background reaches 2.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.14:1.

What colors go well with #6A98DC?

Its direct complement is #DCAF6A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DC766A and #D1DC6A gives you contrast without the vibration.