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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6C72DA — Slate Blue
#6C72DA is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 237° 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 #6C72DA
- f3f3fc
- cdcff3
- a8abe9
- 8287e0
- 5d63d6
- 373fcd
- 2b31ab
- 212685
- 181b5f
- 0e113a
- 050614
Color schemes using #6C72DA
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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#6C72DA FAQ
What color is #6C72DA?
#6C72DA is a shade of slate blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 237 degrees, 60% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6C72DA?
#6C72DA is rgb(108, 114, 218) in RGB, hsl(237, 60%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(50%, 48%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6C72DA?
White text on this background reaches 4.15:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.06:1.
What colors go well with #6C72DA?
Its direct complement is #DAD56C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DA9E6C and #A9DA6C gives you contrast without the vibration.