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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6F97DC — Steel Blue
#6F97DC is a mid-tone 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 #6F97DC
- f3f6fc
- cddbf3
- a7c0ea
- 81a4e1
- 5c89d7
- 366ece
- 2a59ac
- 204686
- 173260
- 0e1e3a
- 050b15
Color schemes using #6F97DC
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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#6F97DC FAQ
What color is #6F97DC?
#6F97DC is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 61% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6F97DC?
#6F97DC is rgb(111, 151, 220) in RGB, hsl(218, 61%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(50%, 31%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6F97DC?
White text on this background reaches 2.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.14:1.
What colors go well with #6F97DC?
Its direct complement is #DCB46F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DC7E6F and #CEDC6F gives you contrast without the vibration.