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#6A5FC8 — Slate Blue
#6A5FC8 is a mid-tone moderately 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 #6A5FC8
- f4f4fb
- d4d1ef
- b3aee3
- 928bd7
- 7268cb
- 5145bf
- 41369f
- 332a7c
- 241e59
- 161236
- 080713
Color schemes using #6A5FC8
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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#6A5FC8 FAQ
What color is #6A5FC8?
#6A5FC8 is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 246 degrees, 49% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6A5FC8?
#6A5FC8 is rgb(106, 95, 200) in RGB, hsl(246, 49%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(47%, 53%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6A5FC8?
White text on this background reaches 5.14:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.08:1.
What colors go well with #6A5FC8?
Its direct complement is #BEC85F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C89E5F and #89C85F gives you contrast without the vibration.