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2 Color: A Purplish Blue Goes Well With a Golden Orange

Dark Slate Blue with a Golden Orange

Dark Slate Blue with a Golden Orange

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Dark Slate Blue has a slightly purple tinge that gives it a touch of warmth and richness. Combine it with this gold-toned orange (shown here R190G148B64).

Dark Slate Blue carries the blue symbolism of importance and confidence and is a predominantly cool color. Add some warmth with gold or orange tones.

You don't have to use these exact shades. Go a touch lighter or darker, or step one spot to the left or the right on the color wheel. These color combinations are just to help you find a suitable color palette using dark blue as the main component.

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