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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6C7BA7 — Slate
#6C7BA7 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 225° 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 #6C7BA7
- f5f6f9
- d8dce8
- bbc2d6
- 9da7c4
- 808db3
- 6372a1
- 505d85
- 3e4968
- 2d344b
- 1b202d
- 0a0b10
Color schemes using #6C7BA7
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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#6C7BA7 FAQ
What color is #6C7BA7?
#6C7BA7 is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 25% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6C7BA7?
#6C7BA7 is rgb(108, 123, 167) in RGB, hsl(225, 25%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 26%, 0%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6C7BA7?
White text on this background reaches 4.18:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.03:1.
What colors go well with #6C7BA7?
Its direct complement is #A7986C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A77B6C and #98A76C gives you contrast without the vibration.