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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6D99E3 — Steel Blue
#6D99E3 is a light saturated blue sitting at 218° 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 #6D99E3
- f2f6fd
- cbdaf5
- a3bfee
- 7ca3e6
- 5487df
- 2d6bd7
- 2257b3
- 1b448c
- 133164
- 0c1e3d
- 040a15
Color schemes using #6D99E3
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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#6D99E3 FAQ
What color is #6D99E3?
#6D99E3 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 68% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6D99E3?
#6D99E3 is rgb(109, 153, 227) in RGB, hsl(218, 68%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 33%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6D99E3?
White text on this background reaches 2.87:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.32:1.
What colors go well with #6D99E3?
Its direct complement is #E3B86D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E37D6D and #D4E36D gives you contrast without the vibration.