analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5D4FAB — Slate Blue
#5D4FAB is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 249° 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.
#5d4fab
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #5D4FAB
- f5f5fa
- d8d4eb
- bab4dd
- 9d94ce
- 7f74bf
- 6254b0
- 4f4392
- 3e3472
- 2c2652
- 1b1732
- 090811
Color schemes using #5D4FAB
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.
Nearby colors
#5D4FAB FAQ
What color is #5D4FAB?
#5D4FAB is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 37% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5D4FAB?
#5D4FAB is rgb(93, 79, 171) in RGB, hsl(249, 37%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(46%, 54%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5D4FAB?
White text on this background reaches 6.62:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.17:1.
What colors go well with #5D4FAB?
Its direct complement is #9DAB4F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AB8B4F and #6FAB4F gives you contrast without the vibration.