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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6F83B8 — Steel Blue
#6F83B8 is a mid-tone moderately 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 #6F83B8
- f5f6fa
- d5dbea
- b6c0db
- 96a5cc
- 7789bc
- 586ead
- 465a8f
- 37466f
- 273250
- 181e31
- 080b11
Color schemes using #6F83B8
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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#6F83B8 FAQ
What color is #6F83B8?
#6F83B8 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 224 degrees, 34% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6F83B8?
#6F83B8 is rgb(111, 131, 184) in RGB, hsl(224, 34%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 29%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6F83B8?
White text on this background reaches 3.74:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.61:1.
What colors go well with #6F83B8?
Its direct complement is #B8A56F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B8806F and #A7B86F gives you contrast without the vibration.