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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6F8EEB — Steel Blue
#6F8EEB is a light saturated blue sitting at 225° 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 #6F8EEB
- f2f4fd
- c8d4f8
- 9fb4f2
- 7693ec
- 4c73e7
- 2353e1
- 1a42bc
- 143492
- 0e2569
- 091640
- 030816
Color schemes using #6F8EEB
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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#6F8EEB FAQ
What color is #6F8EEB?
#6F8EEB is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 76% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6F8EEB?
#6F8EEB is rgb(111, 142, 235) in RGB, hsl(225, 76%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 40%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6F8EEB?
White text on this background reaches 3.11:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.74:1.
What colors go well with #6F8EEB?
Its direct complement is #EBCC6F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EB8E6F and #CCEB6F gives you contrast without the vibration.