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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5E63ED — Slate Blue
#5E63ED is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 238° 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 #5E63ED
- f1f2fd
- c7c9f9
- 9da0f4
- 7377ef
- 484eeb
- 1e25e6
- 151bc0
- 111596
- 0c0f6b
- 070941
- 030317
Color schemes using #5E63ED
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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#5E63ED FAQ
What color is #5E63ED?
#5E63ED is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 80% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #5E63ED?
#5E63ED is rgb(94, 99, 237) in RGB, hsl(238, 80%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(60%, 58%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5E63ED?
White text on this background reaches 4.68:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.48:1.
What colors go well with #5E63ED?
Its direct complement is #EDE85E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDA15E and #ABED5E gives you contrast without the vibration.