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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5E5EBA — Slate Blue
#5E5EBA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 240° 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 #5E5EBA
- f4f4fa
- d3d3ec
- b3b3de
- 9292d0
- 7171c2
- 5050b4
- 404095
- 323274
- 242454
- 161633
- 080812
Color schemes using #5E5EBA
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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#5E5EBA FAQ
What color is #5E5EBA?
#5E5EBA is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 40% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5E5EBA?
#5E5EBA is rgb(94, 94, 186) in RGB, hsl(240, 40%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(49%, 49%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5E5EBA?
White text on this background reaches 5.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.79:1.
What colors go well with #5E5EBA?
Its direct complement is #BABA5E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BA8C5E and #8CBA5E gives you contrast without the vibration.