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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#646ABE — Slate Blue
#646ABE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 236° 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 #646ABE
- f4f5fa
- d3d5ed
- b2b5df
- 9195d1
- 7075c3
- 4f56b5
- 3f4596
- 313675
- 232654
- 151733
- 080812
Color schemes using #646ABE
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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#646ABE FAQ
What color is #646ABE?
#646ABE is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 236 degrees, 41% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #646ABE?
#646ABE is rgb(100, 106, 190) in RGB, hsl(236, 41%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(47%, 44%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #646ABE?
White text on this background reaches 4.83:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.35:1.
What colors go well with #646ABE?
Its direct complement is #BEB864. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE8B64 and #97BE64 gives you contrast without the vibration.