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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#7299CF — Steel Blue
#7299CF is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 215° 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 #7299CF
- f4f7fb
- d1ddef
- aec4e3
- 8babd7
- 6891cb
- 4578bf
- 36629f
- 2a4c7c
- 1e3759
- 122136
- 070c13
Color schemes using #7299CF
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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#7299CF FAQ
What color is #7299CF?
#7299CF is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 215 degrees, 49% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #7299CF?
#7299CF is rgb(114, 153, 207) in RGB, hsl(215, 49%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(45%, 26%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #7299CF?
White text on this background reaches 2.93:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.17:1.
What colors go well with #7299CF?
Its direct complement is #CFA872. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CF7A72 and #C7CF72 gives you contrast without the vibration.