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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6C6B9E — Slate
#6C6B9E is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 241° 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 #6C6B9E
- f6f6f9
- dad9e6
- bdbdd4
- a1a1c1
- 8584af
- 69689c
- 555481
- 424265
- 302f48
- 1d1d2c
- 0a0a0f
Color schemes using #6C6B9E
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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#6C6B9E FAQ
What color is #6C6B9E?
#6C6B9E is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 241 degrees, 21% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6C6B9E?
#6C6B9E is rgb(108, 107, 158) in RGB, hsl(241, 21%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 32%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6C6B9E?
White text on this background reaches 4.96:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.23:1.
What colors go well with #6C6B9E?
Its direct complement is #9D9E6B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E856B and #849E6B gives you contrast without the vibration.