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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6E8DE2 — Steel Blue
#6E8DE2 is a light saturated blue sitting at 224° 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 #6E8DE2
- f2f5fc
- cbd6f5
- a4b7ed
- 7d99e5
- 567ade
- 2e5bd6
- 2349b2
- 1b398b
- 142964
- 0c193c
- 040915
Color schemes using #6E8DE2
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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#6E8DE2 FAQ
What color is #6E8DE2?
#6E8DE2 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 224 degrees, 67% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6E8DE2?
#6E8DE2 is rgb(110, 141, 226) in RGB, hsl(224, 67%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(51%, 38%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6E8DE2?
White text on this background reaches 3.2:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.57:1.
What colors go well with #6E8DE2?
Its direct complement is #E2C36E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E2896E and #C7E26E gives you contrast without the vibration.