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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6B5FEC — Slate Blue
#6B5FEC is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 245° 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 #6B5FEC
- f2f1fd
- cbc7f8
- a59df4
- 7e73ef
- 5749ea
- 301fe5
- 2416bf
- 1c1195
- 140d6b
- 0c0841
- 040317
Color schemes using #6B5FEC
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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#6B5FEC FAQ
What color is #6B5FEC?
#6B5FEC is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 245 degrees, 79% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6B5FEC?
#6B5FEC is rgb(107, 95, 236) in RGB, hsl(245, 79%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(55%, 60%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6B5FEC?
White text on this background reaches 4.69:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.47:1.
What colors go well with #6B5FEC?
Its direct complement is #E1EC5F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ECB25F and #9AEC5F gives you contrast without the vibration.