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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6B859E — Slate
#6B859E is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 209° 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 #6B859E
- f6f7f9
- d9e0e6
- bdc9d4
- a1b2c1
- 849aaf
- 68839c
- 546b81
- 425465
- 2f3c48
- 1d242c
- 0a0d0f
Color schemes using #6B859E
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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#6B859E FAQ
What color is #6B859E?
#6B859E is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 209 degrees, 21% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6B859E?
#6B859E is rgb(107, 133, 158) in RGB, hsl(209, 21%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 16%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6B859E?
White text on this background reaches 3.84:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.47:1.
What colors go well with #6B859E?
Its direct complement is #9E846B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E6B6C and #9E9D6B gives you contrast without the vibration.