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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5E5EE4 — Slate Blue
#5E5EE4 is a mid-tone 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 #5E5EE4
- f2f2fd
- cacaf6
- a2a2ef
- 7a7ae8
- 5151e2
- 2929db
- 1f1fb6
- 18188e
- 111166
- 0b0b3e
- 040416
Color schemes using #5E5EE4
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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#5E5EE4 FAQ
What color is #5E5EE4?
#5E5EE4 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 71% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #5E5EE4?
#5E5EE4 is rgb(94, 94, 228) in RGB, hsl(240, 71%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(59%, 59%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5E5EE4?
White text on this background reaches 5:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.2:1.
What colors go well with #5E5EE4?
Its direct complement is #E4E45E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E4A15E and #A1E45E gives you contrast without the vibration.