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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6149CA — Slate Blue
#6149CA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 251° 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 #6149CA
- f5f3fc
- d5cff1
- b5aae6
- 9686dc
- 7662d1
- 573dc7
- 4530a5
- 362581
- 271b5c
- 181038
- 080614
Color schemes using #6149CA
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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#6149CA FAQ
What color is #6149CA?
#6149CA is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 251 degrees, 55% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6149CA?
#6149CA is rgb(97, 73, 202) in RGB, hsl(251, 55%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 64%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6149CA?
White text on this background reaches 6.34:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.31:1.
What colors go well with #6149CA?
Its direct complement is #B3CA49. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CAA149 and #72CA49 gives you contrast without the vibration.