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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6D8EE4 — Steel Blue
#6D8EE4 is a light saturated blue sitting at 223° 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 #6D8EE4
- f2f5fd
- cad7f5
- a3b8ee
- 7b9ae7
- 537be0
- 2c5dd8
- 214bb4
- 1a3a8c
- 122a65
- 0b193d
- 040916
Color schemes using #6D8EE4
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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#6D8EE4 FAQ
What color is #6D8EE4?
#6D8EE4 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 223 degrees, 69% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6D8EE4?
#6D8EE4 is rgb(109, 142, 228) in RGB, hsl(223, 69%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 38%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6D8EE4?
White text on this background reaches 3.16:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.64:1.
What colors go well with #6D8EE4?
Its direct complement is #E4C26C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E4866C and #CAE46C gives you contrast without the vibration.