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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#685BDC — Slate Blue
#685BDC is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 246° 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 #685BDC
- f3f2fc
- d0ccf4
- aca5ec
- 887ee4
- 6558db
- 4131d3
- 3325b0
- 281d89
- 1d1562
- 110d3c
- 060415
Color schemes using #685BDC
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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#685BDC FAQ
What color is #685BDC?
#685BDC is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 246 degrees, 65% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #685BDC?
#685BDC is rgb(104, 91, 220) in RGB, hsl(246, 65%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 59%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #685BDC?
White text on this background reaches 5.1:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.12:1.
What colors go well with #685BDC?
Its direct complement is #CFDC5B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCA85B and #8FDC5B gives you contrast without the vibration.