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#6D97CA — Steel Blue
#6D97CA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 213° 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 #6D97CA
- f4f7fb
- d1deef
- afc6e2
- 8cadd6
- 6a95c9
- 477cbd
- 38669d
- 2c4f7a
- 203958
- 132335
- 070c13
Color schemes using #6D97CA
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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#6D97CA FAQ
What color is #6D97CA?
#6D97CA is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 47% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6D97CA?
#6D97CA is rgb(109, 151, 202) in RGB, hsl(213, 47%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(46%, 25%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6D97CA?
White text on this background reaches 3.03:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.93:1.
What colors go well with #6D97CA?
Its direct complement is #CAA06D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CA716D and #C6CA6D gives you contrast without the vibration.