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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#757EC0 — Steel Blue
#757EC0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 233° 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 #757EC0
- f5f5fa
- d4d7eb
- b4b9dd
- 949bce
- 747dbf
- 545fb0
- 434c92
- 343c72
- 262b52
- 171a32
- 080911
Color schemes using #757EC0
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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#757EC0 FAQ
What color is #757EC0?
#757EC0 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 233 degrees, 37% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #757EC0?
#757EC0 is rgb(117, 126, 192) in RGB, hsl(233, 37%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 34%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #757EC0?
White text on this background reaches 3.82:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.5:1.
What colors go well with #757EC0?
Its direct complement is #C0B877. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C09377 and #A4C077 gives you contrast without the vibration.