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#6A5ACD — Slate Blue
#6A5ACD is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 248° 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 #6A5ACD
- f4f3fb
- d4cff0
- b3ace5
- 9388da
- 7264cf
- 5140c4
- 4132a3
- 33277f
- 241c5b
- 161137
- 080614
Color schemes using #6A5ACD
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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#6A5ACD FAQ
What color is #6A5ACD?
#6A5ACD is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 53% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6A5ACD?
#6A5ACD is rgb(106, 90, 205) in RGB, hsl(248, 53%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 56%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6A5ACD?
White text on this background reaches 5.31:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.96:1.
What colors go well with #6A5ACD?
Its direct complement is #BECD5B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDA35B and #85CD5B gives you contrast without the vibration.