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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6B8DCC — Steel Blue
#6B8DCC is a mid-tone moderately 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.
#6b8dcc
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Tints and shades of #6B8DCC
- f4f6fb
- d1dbef
- aec0e3
- 8ba5d7
- 688bcb
- 4570bf
- 365b9f
- 2a477c
- 1e3359
- 121f36
- 070b13
Color schemes using #6B8DCC
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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#6B8DCC FAQ
What color is #6B8DCC?
#6B8DCC is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 219 degrees, 49% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6B8DCC?
#6B8DCC is rgb(107, 141, 204) in RGB, hsl(219, 49%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 31%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6B8DCC?
White text on this background reaches 3.33:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.31:1.
What colors go well with #6B8DCC?
Its direct complement is #CCAA6B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CC796B and #BECC6B gives you contrast without the vibration.