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#6B3AE9 — Slate Blue
#6B3AE9 is a mid-tone saturated purple sitting at 257° 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 #6B3AE9
- f5f1fd
- d5c7f9
- b69df4
- 9673ef
- 7648eb
- 571ee6
- 4615c0
- 361196
- 270c6b
- 180741
- 080317
Color schemes using #6B3AE9
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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#6B3AE9 FAQ
What color is #6B3AE9?
#6B3AE9 is a shade of slate blue in the purple family. It has a hue of 257 degrees, 80% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6B3AE9?
#6B3AE9 is rgb(107, 58, 233) in RGB, hsl(257, 80%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 75%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6B3AE9?
White text on this background reaches 6.16:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.41:1.
What colors go well with #6B3AE9?
Its direct complement is #B7E93A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9C33A and #60E93A gives you contrast without the vibration.