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#6F7CB8 — Steel Blue
#6F7CB8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 229° 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 #6F7CB8
- f5f6fa
- d5d9ea
- b6bddb
- 96a0cc
- 7784bc
- 5867ad
- 46548f
- 37416f
- 272f50
- 181c31
- 080a11
Color schemes using #6F7CB8
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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#6F7CB8 FAQ
What color is #6F7CB8?
#6F7CB8 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 229 degrees, 34% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6F7CB8?
#6F7CB8 is rgb(111, 124, 184) in RGB, hsl(229, 34%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 33%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6F7CB8?
White text on this background reaches 4:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.25:1.
What colors go well with #6F7CB8?
Its direct complement is #B8AB6F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B8876F and #A1B86F gives you contrast without the vibration.