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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#708FC2 — Steel Blue
#708FC2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #708FC2
- f4f7fa
- d3ddec
- b3c3de
- 92aad0
- 7190c2
- 5076b4
- 406195
- 324b74
- 243654
- 162133
- 080c12
Color schemes using #708FC2
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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#708FC2 FAQ
What color is #708FC2?
#708FC2 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 40% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #708FC2?
#708FC2 is rgb(112, 143, 194) in RGB, hsl(217, 40%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(42%, 26%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #708FC2?
White text on this background reaches 3.28:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.4:1.
What colors go well with #708FC2?
Its direct complement is #C2A370. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C27A70 and #B8C270 gives you contrast without the vibration.